Crème de menthe is the sweeter, smoother mint liqueur, usually between 20% and 30% ABV and often green. Peppermint schnapps is clear, less sweet and sharper, and can be anywhere from 15% to 50% ABV. In most drinks you can swap one for the other with a small tweak to the sweetness. Both turn up…
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
Asparagus is one of those vegetables that I’ve just never fancied trying. I’m not a greens person as a rule and I’m not sure that there’s much appealing about it. However, I know a lot of people rate the little green spikes so to honour them, here’s a look at 10 things to do with…
Here in the UK, Thanksgiving isn’t a holiday that we celebrate but when looking at it from a food view, it is a lot like Christmas. And we’ve all had that post-Christmas feeling where you have eaten too much rich food and feel a bit bloated. So, I decided to do some research on how…
It could just be me but when someone mentions marinades, I think about chicken. And there are a lot of nice chicken marinades out there. But there are also lots of marinades for vegetables. Why, you might ask, do I need to use vegetable marinades? You don’t – but they might just add something to…
Unless you are an avid snow and ice fan, winter can be hard work. Winter blues is a common problem that lots of us experience and there’s even a proper name for it – Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD (very appropriate acronym that one!) There are lots of things to do to try and deal…
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…
Wine usually gets the seat next to the pasta bowl, but a cocktail can do the same job. The right one cuts through cream, echoes tomato or takes the edge off chilli, and it turns an ordinary weeknight dinner into aperitivo hour. This guide covers ten pairings, from carbonara and Negroni to pesto and Basil…
If there’s one herb that is top of the list for people wanting to start to grow their own, it has to be mint. The biggest problem with this family of aromatic herbs isn’t so much growing them as stopping them taking over the garden and are often grown in a pot. While we think…
One of the classic summer fruits is the peach, with its warm orange colour and distinctive taste. In fact, August is known as National Peach Month in the US so strong is the association. So, to celebrate, here’s a look at the top things to do with peaches as well as a few key facts…
This year Chinese New Year falls on February 12th and many people now celebrate it, whether due to cultural reasons or simply their love of the cuisine. So if you are having a gathered for the event, what kind of Chinese New Year food should you prepare? What is Chinese New Year? The Chinese New…
Cholesterol is one of those subjects that we hear a lot about but the advice seems to be dominated by one thing – don’t eat fats. Sure, this is a big part of working to beat high cholesterol but there are other tactics to employ in the battle – namely by looking at the foods…
