Benefits of Slow Cookers, and Why Every Home Should Have One!
Imagine coming home to a fully cooked, nutritious meal, without having to stand over a hot stove? A slow cooker, also called a crock-pot, is one of those things that… Read more »
Category: Food & Drink
Plastics and Health – Ways to Reduce Exposure to Toxins in Plastic
Plastic is a problem. Most plastics never biodegrade fully. While it seems like it disappears over time, in reality the plastic particles just get smaller and smaller, entering the food… Read more »
9 Easy to Recognise Wild Foods for Beginner Foragers
Wild foods are abundant, and they are also healthy. So learning some easy to recognise wild foods is a great way to begin using them in your diet. Packed full… Read more »
A Guide to the Health Benefits of Herbal Teas
Herbal teas are made from blends of flowers and fruits, and have been used for thousands of years as a way to nourish and heal the body and mind. There… Read more »
Alternatives to Cling Film and Tin Foil – Better for You and the Planet!
Cling film and tin foil have long been a staple kitchen items. We use cling film to cover our left over food, wrap sandwiches and other packed lunch items. Tin… Read more »
The Best Nettle Soup Recipe – seriously, you’ll love it!
This healthy, dark green nettle soup is a fabulous snack or hearty lunchtime warmer. You can also make plenty and freeze it to enjoy whenever you want. Stinging nettles or… Read more »
Identifying Field Mushrooms and how to dry them – No Fear Foraging!
I’ve been collecting field mushrooms since I was a kid, when I used to go out foraging with my Dad. Now, I often go out looking for field mushrooms with… Read more »
Top Bread Makers of 2018 – Eat Well, Be Healthy, Enjoy Fresh Bread!
Picture this… you open your eyes on a chilly morning and notice the delicious scent of freshly baked bread wafting in the air. Are you dreaming? Did you sleep bake… Read more »
Bread Baking for Beginners – 3 simple and tasty bread recipes
Bread is one of the oldest foods of human creation, and there’s something special about cutting into a loaf of freshly baked bread, especially if you made it yourself. But… Read more »
Sterilising Glass Jars for Home Preserving
Sterilising glass jars is really important in the process of home preserving, as any bacteria present is likely to spoil your food, or worse, make you ill. Whether you are… Read more »