I remember, as a child, being forced to recite the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ at school assembly every morning. Thankfully, I no longer have to mindlessly perform that ritual but I do however remember a small section – “Give us this day, our daily bread”. For over fifty years that daily bread was a part of my …
Breakfast Scones
I found a recipe a while back on YouTube that looked so delicious I had to try it. They were called Buttery Biscuits and the recipe was a variation on an original Pinterest item. I have since adapted it slightly for my own taste and bake a batch every 12 days (the recipe makes 12 …
Think Offal Is Awful? – Try Faggots
A traditional faggot is made from minced pork liver, heart and bacon, with onion and breadcrumbs. The mixture is shaped by hand into small balls and wrapped with caul fat (the membrane from the pig's abdomen), The faggot is then cooked in an oven dish with gravy and served with peas and mashed potato. Organ meats are full …
A Blast From My Past
On my way to meet with a friend yesterday, I passed a Pret a Manger. It was early in the morning and there was a familiar waft from the ubiquitous sandwich chain that transported me back to my carb consuming days when I would leave the underground at Oxford Circus and grab their warm Ham …
Cheese & Onion Quiche
An easy to make and really tasty quiche. The ingredients can be adjusted according to your taste, for instance, you may prefer caramelised onions with ham or bacon or add extra flavour to the crust with herbs and spices. For The Crust 190g Almond Flour ½ Teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ Tablespoons melted butter (Kerrygold …
A Biography of Ancel Keys (1904 – 2004) The Man Behind Our Dietary Debacle
Ancel Keys was born in Colorado Springs USA in 1904. During his youth, he left high school to pursue odd jobs, such as shoveling bat guano in Arizona. He eventually finished his secondary education and was admitted to the University of California at Berkeley in 1922. For a brief time, he took up a job …
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Kombucha – The Probiotic Powerhouse
For those out there who haven’t yet heard about Kombucha, here’s a short introduction. The exact origin of Kombucha is not known, although it seems to have links with Asia and Russia. It is thought to date back about 2000 years and became popular in the 90’s and again recently when its probiotic powers were …
Breakfast For Your Gut Bugs
Apple cider vinegar brings a lot of benefits, containing acetic acid which has been shown to help with several medical conditions, it is also said to help digestion of fats when on an LCHF diet. In addition to the health benefits, apple cider vinegar makes a tasty salad dressing or gives soups and stews an …
Public Health England’s advice is a recipe for diabesity – Zoë Harcombe Ph.D
Last month (February 2019) Ivor Cummins posted a video recording of Zoë Harcombe’s address to the UK Parliament in the House of Commons on the bad science behind the Food Guidelines. She explains how the Dietary Guidelines set in the USA in 1977... ...and in the UK in 1983 have resulted in the demonization of dietary …
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