Changing Times I don’t suppose when American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan wrote and released his 1964 protest song “The Times They Are a-Changin’, he was particularly thinking about fruit. Nonetheless, like just about everything else on our planet, it has proved to be the case for the produce. Growing up in the UK in the 1960s,…
Eggs, Glorious Eggs! Eggs are one the most versatile foods in the world and remain relatively inexpensive for most of us. They are eaten in every country in the world, the vast majority of these being hen eggs. In omelettes, boiled, scrambled, poached, fried, baked, deviled, basted, shirred, coddled and pickled, are just some of…
What is Food? Along with air, water, shelter, and clothing, food is one of man’s most basic needs. Did you know that all foods are either plant, animal or fungal in origin? They all contain essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals, i.e. substances that are essential for the growth, repair, and…
There are thousands of different cocktail recipes that are available online and from other various sources around the world. However, they all use the same four key ingredients; alcohol, mixer, garnish, and ice. But, did you know there are only 77 cocktails that are officially recognised by the International Bartenders Association (IBA)? The IBA splits…
A Recipe for Tom Yam Goong Tom Yam (or Tom Yum) Goong is a hot and sour prawn soup that is considered by many to be Thailand’s most iconic dish. The Thai word “tom” refers to the boiling process, as in the making of a broth, while “yam” refers to a spicy and sour salad….
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