Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Sandwiches are brilliant. Who would have thought that putting two slices of bread together and loading it with fillings would be such a quick and easy meal? So if you’re bored of the classic cheese and ham or egg salad, why not try some of these great sandwich combinations next time you’re feeling peckish. (If you’re not too keen on bread you could also swap it for a wrap, […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) When rooting around the kitchen cupboards you’re very likely to find a shelf or indeed a whole cupboard full of pots and boxes of herbs and spices. These colourful mounds of fragrant powder, such as cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg and paprika are used today solely in the kitchen as a culinary tool to alter or enhance flavours when cooking. But looking back in time spices were at the foreground of […]
Cliona Elliott, Correspondent (Travel) Situated at the north-west of the continent Morocco is the gateway to Africa. But due to its rich cultural history Morocco also charms the senses with exotic flavours and traditions of the Middle-East, along with a sophisticated French atmosphere along the coastal towns. Home to the native Berber people since the second millennium and invaded by the Arabs in 670 AD, Morocco is a very religious country, with Islam being practiced […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Walking around the Jemma el-Fnaa square in Marrakesh, Morocco, your senses are assaulted with exotic smells of spices that are used to make Morocco’s most renowned dish: the tagine. The tagine, which is actually the earthenware pot which is used to cook the dish, consists of a flat and circular base which is then covered with a dome shaped lid when cooking. The word “tagine” also refers to the succulent […]
Illustration: Venla Valve Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Alcohol is at the forefront of society – the social tool found at almost every event, but also the liquid fuel at the root of many troubling issues such as violence, unprotected sex and health problems. Binge drinking, which is the term given for drinking alcohol with the sole intention of getting drunk, and the attitude it assimilates of youths especially is very worrying. It is however […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) When in need of some inspiration for sweet summer treats that you can show off to your friends, check out the simple dessert recipes below. They ooze with summer flavours and will definitely charm your taste buds. Eton Mess — a marvellously messy collaboration of meringue, strawberry and marshmallow Ingredients: 1 punnet of strawberries A dash of sugar Meringues, broken up Cream, softly whipped A handful of marshmallows, broken up Method: Mash […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Get your barbecues ready; summer is now in full swing. Just like your wardrobes, it’s nice to update your summer kitchen recipes, so take a look at these fresh dips — perfect for hot sultry nights as a refreshing snack with some sticks of carrot, cucumber, celery or whatever you fancy. Guacamole — A Mexican dip made with avocado 2 ripe avocados ½ minced red onion 1 Serrano chilli 1 tbls fresh […]
Cliona Elliott, Correspondent (Our World) Honey bees: the yellow and black furry creatures are widely considered as a nuisance for the fear that they may sting you, but in reality without bees and their role as nature’s own farmers, nature would struggle to function. Bees account for 80 oer cent of all insect pollination, and without them we would see a significant decrease in the yield of fruits and vegetables; in fact one in […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Depending on your dietary status (meat-eater or vegetarian), I’m sure you have been in that situation where you have verbally duelled over the benefits of your diet compared to your opponent’s. For example, your vegetarian friend may say how we can obtain all the required nutrients in vegetables, fruits and other grown goods, whereas your meat-eating friend may be adamant that meat is the best source for protein and […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Losing weight should be done the healthy way – normally by cutting down portion sizes, eating healthier and exercising more. However, some of the diets you are about to read about are quite bizarre, and it’s hard to believe that some people would go to such extremes to shed the pounds. (For the record, it’s not recommended that you try any of these diets before consulting your physician!) Fruitarianism: This […]
