The idea of Localism is nothing new, with arguments against globalisation being furiously fought by the manufacturing sector for the last half century and more. So the question remains – is localism and the local food movement nothing more than a form of xenophobia? Or are there reasons why buying locally, supporting local farmers and eating
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Taste is more than just the five flavours – salty, bitter, sweet, sour and umami. It is affected by even stranger things than your five senses. Taste and its weird ways may even have something to do with why fine dining restaurants insist upon serving us up such small serving despite the extravagant prices… Today,
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Potato is one of the most used staple foods. It is the main ingredient of perhaps the most popular dish in the world – chips. But for many it has become a food to avoid with its high carb content, including diabetics and weight watchers. Is it on the health hit list for a reason?
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Autumn is a time of plenty. What better time than to start celebrating food with friends than to strike up a tradition of dinner parties to help get you through the oncoming winter? Learn the four best themes to get everyone excited and enthusiastic about inviting you over for dinner… As the seasons turn, my
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Does your brain feel fried when thinking about the ins and outs of buying free-range? With the term ‘free-range’ having no legal definition and industry standards both lax and often misleading, are we really putting our money where our mouth is when we choose to pay for a more humane existence of chickens? If you
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Leftovers may not be a sexy proposition for many. Gone are the days of eating a roast dinner on Sunday and then eating stew made from the leftover cuts all of the next week. But the fact is that dishes made from leftovers can be the tastiest and most exciting aspects of all cuisines… Food
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Fats and oils have been given a bad rap over the years. This is unsurprising given the worldwide obesity epidemic and high rates of heart disease. It’s true that some fats can have devastating effects on health. But they are also one of the most nutritional food groups and it may surprise you to know
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There’s no denying that fat is fattening, but deep frying your food need not be much more calorific or unhealthy than your average meal. Learn which best way to fry more healthily… It is pretty hard to deny that frying food is one best cooking methods to produce deliciously scrumptious food. One of the main
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The humble beetroot has many benefits – including increasing stamina more than short term exercise can! It is packed full of nutrients and is delicious in a variety of ways – both as a savory or sweet ingredient. Learn why beetroot is an ingredient to relish…or for that matter, roast, grate, ferment, fry, boil or
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