I have always used books as a source of knowledge, fun and even solace. They’re funny things books, they take you into a whole new world, all on your own. No one can go with you, just you, the author and your thoughts. Once you’ve read them …
This week, I have decided to get into meal planning. The reason? Well, basically, many evenings I end up cooking stuff off the cuff (poetic, no?), and sometimes the results are not great. Firstly, I tend to lean on old favourites, so we often get a bit bored …
I’ve been learning about Fast Food the last few days and yes, it’s pretty scary! These are some of the things I have learnt and they are pretty shocking. #1. The first Big shock (although maybe it shouldn’t be) is that it is quite easy to eat one day’s calorie allowance (typically between 2,000 …
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When I hear people talk about carbohydrates, I usually think of pasta and bread. But, it turns out, there is so much more to it! There are different types of carbohydrates, and then there is fibre and starch (I had heard of that from my love of potatoes), all with different roles to play. So, …
My online studying continues and today, I am reviewing what I have learnt about Fats. This is what I have got so far. 1. Fats are essential to our diet We need fats to help absorb fat soluble vitamins (such as A, D, K and E). 2. MUFA and PUFA are my new favourite acronyms. …
In order to get to grips with some of the basics of nutrition, I recently started an online course. I opted for the Diploma in Nutrition run by the Shaw Academy. The content seems good, there is some interaction with other students, and I like the regular time for class but with the option to …
Actually, I have just thrown away my table salt! As I mentioned in a recent post, I have been devouring Samin Nozrat’s fabulous book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking Samin is a world renown chef who started her life in Chez Panisse, in Berkley, U.S.A. Over the past years, she …
There has been a lot of debate in recent years about the harm sugar may or may not do to our health. I have just watched ‘That Sugar Film’ which is an eye-opening documentary that presents, as one scientist in the film says, an interesting ‘anecdote’ of how sugar can adversely affect the body. The …
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I have recently read a few books about cooking, learning to develop the skills I have, and I think my daughter is now a little fed up with me. I may have swung a bit too far. You see, when you read and learn something new, you often get so excited about what you have …
I have been reading a fantastic book this month called First Bite, How We Learn to Eat, by Bee Wilson. The book is really well written, compiling a multitude of research and analysis, but in a very accessible and interesting way. Bee writes in a lively way, managing to combine anecdote with research whilst …