Michelle Winfield, Correspondent (Food) Planning a party? Celebrating a special occasion? As the season of mulled wine has come to an end, there is no better time than the new year to experiment with some DIY cocktails! These exotic, yet quick and simple, recipes will revamp any alcohol you may have left over from the festive celebrations. Cheers! 1. The Classic Mojito — A Cuban drink literally meaning ‘something wet’ Ingredients: . 1 part rum […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) Christmas dinners are inundated with meat with turkey, gammon, beef and pigs in blankets often piled in a mountain on our plates. A nut roast – a veggies equivalent to turkey – is absolutely delicious and is a delicious alternative or addition to the Christmas lunch. They can be made with a variety of nuts including almonds and Brazil nuts and often include vegetables and a little cheese for extra […]
Yong Jo Leen, Correspondent (Food) As someone who does not really celebrate Christmas, I was excited to write this article. Well, when I was younger, I used to set up a Christmas tree in the living room until it came to a point where my parents and I gave all sorts of excuses – we decided that it was best to say goodbye to the Christmas tree. That’s that. Now, when it came to […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) A bit strapped for cash? Struggling with original gift ideas this Christmas? Sometimes you needn’t look further than your kitchen cupboards to create the perfect gift. Too often we end up buying gifts in a panic or because we have no idea what our loved ones would like. Homemade treats are great for putting a bit of love and originality into presents and will be sure to please the taste […]
Emma Åsberg, Correspondent (Food) The importance of eating healthy can’t be understated, in my opinion. And for me, giving up sugar was one major ‘aha-moment’. It gave me more energy, made me feel healthier. I slept better, had clearer skin, and lost weight. However when I decided to try to ditch the sugar, I encountered a big problem. I have an incurable sweet tooth, and wanted a way of getting that sweet, satisfying taste […]
Michelle Winfield, Correspondent (Food) Is chocolate evil? Do carbs make you fat? We are constantly bombarded with new research claiming that certain foods can increase the risk of diabetes, heart problems, cancer… the list goes on. Coupled with a few old folk tales passed down from your parents, it can be difficult to sit down with a meal or pick up a menu without wondering whether what you’re about to eat is laden with […]
Cliona Elliott, Editor (Food) As I wonder around the Christmas market to the sound of jingle bells, all wrapped up in my winter coat and woolly hat, I experience an aromatic scent that is both sweet and spicy and I’m immediately drawn to the mulled wine stall. Mulled wine is thought to have originated in first century Rome due to the Romans’ travelling and trading across Europe, and has since become an extremely popular […]
Cliona Elliott Editor (Food) If you find your fruit bowl full with ripe apples, strawberries, apricots or berries and are stuck for ideas on what to do with them before they go off, think again. Ripe fruit is perfect for making delicious homemade jams. A general rule is the fresher the fruit, the better the jam and a great tip is to freeze fresh fruit at the height of the season so that it […]
Michelle Winfield, Correspondent (Food) Brazilian cuisine has developed through an array of cultural inheritances due to the leading role that immigration has played in the country’s history. With every new wave of immigrants, a new flavour or dish was added to Brazil’s culinary menu. For instance, European immigrants, whose diet was primarily based on wheat, brought with them wine, leaf vegetables and dairy products. The Portuguese, who arrived in the 1500′s, brought sugar and citrus fruits, two ingredients that became central to […]
Shoko Konno, Correspondent (Food) The days are getting shorter and the cold weather has set in. Autumn, the time when people tend to have a good appetite, is finally here. A question often raised is that why does food taste more delicious in autumn and how do we develop a better appetite during this season? Initially, the idea of autumn appetite came from Japan when the thoughts were not popular in other countries. These reasons […]
