The funny thing about French toast seems to be that it isn’t French at all. It dates back to Roman times. To the fifth century BC to be precise. And that it is described as French toast not because it originated in France or because it is a particularly popular dish in France. But because …
Bananas are America’s favourite fruit. On average each American eats 90 bananas per year. And they eat more bananas than apples and oranges combined. A big reason for the popularity of bananas is that they don’t need to ripen on the tree. This allows them to ripen as they are transported all over the world. …
Baby puffs are great finger food for babies and young toddlers. They create little mess, they are a “melt in the mouth” and not a “stuck in the throat” type of food which are low in calories and fortified with lots of important minerals. But, as easy as it is to sing their praises as …
When it comes to hot and wholesome dinners nothing can quite beat a jacket potato with a topping or two. I’m happy to eat the whole potato, skin and all. But I know that some people aren’t. My wife can’t stand the skin. And so when the meal is over and your plate is hovering …
Did you know that in 2020 over 271 million Americans used BBQ sauces and marinades.. Now I have no idea how much of this would have been placed on chicken. But we know that chicken is the favourite meat in America so I’m guessing that the answer is loads. But should we be feeding it …
As a lover of cinnamon, there is nothing as decadent, naughty or just plain unhealthy to me as cinnamon rolls. When I am out shopping and I pass a stand that sells them, it is a real effort to just keep on walking. I get caught up in those delicious smells almost as if the …
The last couple of years have been tough for most of us. Whether we have been unfortunate enough to have lost a job or even worse a loved one in this pandemic, life since the first part of 2020 doesn’t offer too many fond memories. However, there have been a few noticeable exceptions for those …
In our house, things tend to fall apart come Friday night. Tired after a week at work, the thought of cooking dinner can seem like a step too far. Out comes the menu for the local Chinese or in seconds the Deliveroo app is fired up. And not only do we get lazy when it …
Does your dog have loose stools? Have you read about the importance of fiber in a diet in order to create a healthy digestion system? And is an easy way for you to do by using the box of Bran Flakes that you have in a cupboard? But can dogs eat Bran Flakes? How much …
The process of canning food dates back to a couple of hundred years ago. Believe or not, the idea of preserving food comes from Napoleon (the famous French Emperor and military commander) in the late eighteenth century. He wanted a method for preserving food for his soldiers. The first attempts revolved around preserving food in …
