Posted by kathryn in Fruit and Dinners

Super quick Quicklinks today, as I’m rushing, rushing to get everything finished before going away for the weekend. Which means I’m not going to get a chance to tell you about the new Wellbeing Food magazine which is available in newsagents and gorgeous. If you get a chance take a look, otherwise I’ll chat more about it next week. * An apple a day: What a lovely idea for using those annoying little stickers you get on fruit. A …

Read more No comments 30 January, 2009

Posted by kathryn in Uncategorized

Earlier in the week I was reading an article on meals based around four storecupboard ingredients. There were some great suggestions; imaginative, tasty and beautiful food. The article made me think about new ways to use some basics and I found myself scribbling down ideas. However reading through I was also struck by the number of times the words “quick”, “instant” and “easy” were used. Some of the ideas were simple and some used minimal ingredients. But they would …

Read more 24 comments 29 January, 2009

Posted by kathryn in Fats & oils

I’m talking about Omega 3s at the moment – in response to a reader’s question. In my previous post on these essential fatty acids I outlined what they actually were; why they’re good for you; and also the difference between Omega 3s and Omega 6s. In this installment, I’m going to talk about one of the main sources of Omega 3s – fish. h3. The Omega 3s found in fish Omega 3 essential fatty acids are not one homogenous …

Read more 6 comments 27 January, 2009

Posted by kathryn in Legumes, Dinners, Salads and Soups

• Beetroot muffins: Having completed the A – Z of vegetables, Charlotte from The Great Big Vegetable Challenge has started posting school lunch recipes. In response to her son’s questions where’s the pudding? she made these beetroot, apple and buttermilk muffins. * Nigel Slater cleans out his cupboards: I’ve been sorting out my pantry recently, in preparation for moving. So it was lovely (and timely) to read Nigel Slater’s piece about what he calls the annual mung bean shuffle. …

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Posted by kathryn in Fats & oils

It’s time to tackle one of the big Skribit questions, lodged by Caitlin: bq. Why do you need Omega 3 and what are the best sources, including for vegetarians and the eco-conscious? There’s a lot in this question and it’s a big, big topic. So I’m going to split my answer into a series of posts – over the next couple of weeks. Starting with . . . h3. What are Omega 3s and why do you need them? …

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Posted by kathryn in Vegetables, Dinners and Desserts

Not quite back into my blogging routine – which means I didn’t get the chance to post the normal Quicklinks yesterday – so here they are on Saturday. Because of the delay I’ve made it a bumper edition. * Salad Bar: Sue from Noodlebowl comes up with such simple and useful suggestions. The salad equation (in the comments); her ideas on keeping portions under control. And then late last year I spotted her genius suggestion to organise a "home …

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Posted by kathryn in Uncategorized

h3. Happy new year! I’ve had a lovely, lovely break – but it’s also good to be back. I thought I’d start the year off with looking at which lovely fruit and vegetables are currently in season. h3. Eat more vegetables January is often a time when people re-focus on their health. Too much eating and drinking in December means you may be feeling tired, sluggish and generally drained of vitality. Is this you? If so, then include more …

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