Food and Recipes: Archive

‘What to eat!’ series – Parsnips #24

Parsnip is a root vegetable that I love adding to heart-warming stew or soups at this time of year. It presents as a long cream-coloured root and has a strong, sweet and nutty flavour. It is a source of plant protein, low in fat and calories, and high in fibre, potassium, vitamin C, K, […]

‘What to eat!’ series – Bananas #23

Recently a friend asked me if it was ok to eat bananas. So here is a bit more info about them. We can find bananas everywhere these days, but they originally come from Southeast Asia. They vary in colour but the ones we are most familiar with here in Europe are yellow. They are […]

‘What to eat!’ series – Aubergines #22

Aubergines are part of the nightshade family of plants, as are tomatoes, peppers & potatoes. They are also called eggplants or brinjal in certain regions of the world. Like tomatoes, they are in fact a fruit but most of us associate & use them as a vegetable. They vary in size & colour but the […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #21 Kefir

What is kefir? Some of you may not know it. Kefir is a fermented milk drink (usually cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk) where kefir grains – a starter culture of yeast & lactic acid – are added to milk. Over time, these grains ferment turning the milk into kefir. The grains can be re-used again […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #20 Tomatoes

This is the time of the year to enjoy this wonderful fruit (yes, it is a fruit despite being generally considered and cooked as a vegetable) at its best. Summer conveys images of juicy, sweet & colourful (red, orange, yellow, green, purple) tomato salads, sprinkled with olive oil and basil or simply prepared as […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #19 Peaches

One of the things I really enjoy about the summer is the wonderful array of fruits available & one of my favourite are peaches. These little round fruits are sweet & juicy & come in yellow or white. I admit to having a preference for white ones, especially the flat ones, but both are […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #18 Eggs

Eggs are packed with healthy nutrients such as B vitamins, choline, iodine, vitamin A, D, E, K, calcium, zinc, selenium & phosphorus. They are an excellent source of protein & healthy fats & contain carotenes such as lutein & zeaxanthin which are powerful antioxidants. Organic or omega-3 enriched eggs are best. The most common […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #17 Haddock

Haddock is a saltwater fish found mostly in the North Atlantic ocean. It has a white, flaky & tender flesh. It is a great source of protein, low in carbohydrates & fat. It is rich in B-vitamins (B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 & 12), vitamin D & minerals (magnesium, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, sodium) […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #16 Celery

Believed to originate from the Mediterranean region, celery is a vegetable that is well known as a great low-calorie snack. It can easily be munched on, making it an ideal addition to your list of healthy on-the-go food. It comes in green stalk or seed forms. Celery is mostly made of water (95%) & […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #15 Clementines

Clementines are small, juicy fruits, part of the citrus family. They are small & easy to peel, making them an ideal on-the-go sweet item & a great way to boost daily fruit consumption. There are many varieties, with or without seeds & they are hybrid of oranges & mandarins. They contain high levels of […]