Celeriac also known as 'rooted celery' might not be at the top of your shopping list, however it should be! It's very wholesome, satisfying and can be used in a range of different ways. With a peppery-like flavour that's similar to celery it has however a slightly nuttier and sweeter taste so it ...

I have to be honest, I had no idea what adzuki (aka English red mung) beans were up until last year... On a typical weekday afternoon, I was strolling through the grocery store alleys, picking up all the necessary products before going to work. I quickly grabbed a familiar can of red kidney beans. ...

Staying fit and energetic involves so much more than sticking to your workout routine and consuming your five-a-day. When you are feeling tired, stuck in a plateau or unmotivated, there are many additional steps you can take to rise up the rungs of your personal fitness goal ladder. Natural ways to ...

Despite their endless benefits for your body, brussels sprouts still don't seem to get enough recognition and attention. They are most popular in winter: roasted brussels sprouts are often considered a side dish that may have stolen the show at your Christmas dinner. But why not eat them in other ...

Oats are grains that come from the cereal plant, Avena Sativa. Oats are made by being steamed, milled, heated and then cooled in a kiln where they are the rolled, cut or ground to produce steel cut oats, jumbo rolled oats, oat flakes, rolled oats, oatmeal and oat flour. Oats aren’t just known for ...

True to their name, these popular kidney-shaped beans come in both dried and canned forms. Well known for being a key ingredient in chilli con carne, kidney beans are especially good in simmered dishes, absorbing the flavours of seasonings and the other foods with which they are cooked. One cup of ...

“In search of excellence with a twist of fate” is how the founders of Green Tea Artisan describe their journey in locating premium teas from various regions throughout the Far East. According to this new, exciting up and coming company, tea has lost its true meaning and value due to our busy ...

Christmas, the one time of year where you can truly indulge in festive foods. We’re not suggesting you avoid the mince pies and mulled wine entirely. But if you try to fill up on a few of these nutritious beauties, you’ll keep your Christmas dinner on the virtuous end of the health scale. Read on ...

Want a healthy gut? Increase your fibre! Fibre is something the body needs but never actually digests – in fact, it remains in pretty much the same state as on your plate! Dietary fibre has many health benefits, reducing your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, helping with weight ...

Tamarind is a sticky, fleshy, pulpy fruit with a sweet and tangy taste that grows within brown pods. It’s been a widely used spice-condiment staple in the South-Asian kitchen for thousands of years. However, the fruit is not only used for culinary purposes, but also for medical ones thanks to its ...