If you were to try and list the things to do with garlic, you would probably be on for the rest of the year. Garlic is used in so many dishes and in so many ways that it is sometimes overlooked for its own benefits. So here is a celebration of the many types of…
Cinnamon benefits have been known for generations. This popular spice can be used in many dishes including cinnamon tea, cinnamon buns and cinnamon rolls. Cinnamon sticks and ground cinnamon are the most common ways to find it – but how is it good for you?
There are also lots of more uses for common kitchen herb and spices than just cooking. Medicinal herbs and spices can help with various stomach problems and help with better digestion. Learn 11 natural remedies to help improve your digestive system without needing to take medicine
Rosemary is one of the basics of a herb and spice shelf. Those little spiky looking leaves are dried and crunched up to make a tasty and simple to use herb for many different recipes. And if you fancy a spot of grow your own then rosemary is popular because it is easy to grow,…
Ever notice that warm, spicy tingle when you bite into fresh ginger? That slight burn isn’t just a wake-up call for your taste buds – it’s actually gingerol, the same powerful compound that fights inflammation throughout your body. This feisty root has been a star player in traditional medicine for over 5,000 years, and now…
When you talk about coriander, you tend to think of simple dishes like carrot and coriander soup or perhaps adding it to Indian dishes. But coriander is actually a very versatile herb that has a lot of uses and also a surprising number of benefits. What is coriander? Coriander is a plant of many names…
Most of the time when we add heat to a dish, we do it with a type of pepper. But there are a few of them and each is a little different! Here we are going to look at how to use cayenne pepper, what you can dow with it and if it is healthy?…
Turmeric is a common enough spice used in lots of different dishes that brings a rich golden yellow colour to food. It also brings a stack of health benefits! There’s good reason why it is one of the hot ingredients at the moment (in terms of popularity, not taste) – not only is it good…
Quinoa is a healthy food that has gained popularity in recent years. It’s been hailed as “the perfect grain,” and with good reason. Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, contains all nine essential amino acids and can be cooked in many different ways for a variety of dishes. Read on to learn more about the health benefits…
We’re about to dive deep into the world of corn preservation, an art as old as agriculture itself. From the sweet kernels of fresh cobs to the powdery goodness of cornflour and the sticky sweetness of corn syrup, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s get started, shall we? It’s time to give your corn the…
There’s no doubt that the improvements in transportation methods over the last few decades have opened up a whole world of new foods. My dad used to work in fruit and veg and he often speaks about seasonal fruit as well as that many of the foods we take for granted today weren’t easily available…
So you have this bag of nectarines and they look very tasty, with their plush orange skin. Of course, you can peel them and pop out the pit then just munch them like a normal fruit. But what if you want to do more than that? Here are the top 7 things to do with…
