When it comes to drinking beer I’m a real novice. Until recently even tasting the stuff was a challenge. Then my husband got into craft beer – described as a beer made in a traditional or non-mechanized way by a small brewery (thanks Google). It’s typically higher quality and better tasting than general run of the … Continue reading
I must spend at least as much time reading the food blogs of others as I do writing posts to feature here at feastwisely.com. In some ways the reading bit is more enjoyable than the writing. Not just because it requires less brain power but because my fellow foodies are a big source of inspiration. … Continue reading
I’ve talked before about the wonders of sauerkraut as a fermented food and detailed my husband’s method of making it. With just a few simple ingredients and tools it’s very easy to turn ordinary cabbage into extraordinary sauerkraut. And for a heavy hit of good bacteria (probiotics) homemade is the only way to go.Homemade versus … Continue reading
I’m sure you’ve heard all about probiotics – the beneficial bacteria that help keep our gut and digestion in top condition. Chances are you can name probiotic rich foods, like yoghurt, sauerkraut and kefir. Less well known, but equally as important, are prebiotics. Prebiotics are a non-digestable type of fibre found in certain foods. Simply explained they’re … Continue reading
Over the Christmas period, during my almost digital detox, a couple of posts by Elaine at Foodbod caught my attention. Her posts were all about spices – where to begin with spices, how to use whole spices and more. Whether or not you’re a spice expert I’d recommend checking them out here – because, as Elaine … Continue reading
It’s not often I have a cooking nightmare. Perhaps because I stick to familiar ingredients and styles of cooking. And tried and tested recipes. But this week things didn’t go quiet according to plan in the kitchen. That’s because while making the simplest of hummus recipes I let my mind wander a little too much. … Continue reading
I first shared a recipe for homemade sauerkraut over a year ago, and I’ve had a constant supply at my fingertips ever since. Luckily for me my husband has become a master sauerkraut maker. When our supplies run low he turns another green cabbage into a couple of huge jars of sauerkraut – like the … Continue reading
Some of my favourite vegetables bring back fond childhood memories – memories of traditional Sunday roasts with compulsory brussel sprouts and weekend fish ‘n’ chips wrapped in newspaper with a side of mushy peas. Perhaps those memories are why I never tire of them after so many years. Thankfully though I’ve expanded my veggie variety … Continue reading
For the second week in a row my post falls on a Friday so once again I’m joining the Fiesta Friday party. Fiesta Friday is an online community that brings together foodies – many of whom contribute to the site with their delicious end-of-week delights. Here in Australia I’m among the first in the world to … Continue reading
I’ve long been using apple cider vinegar to make pesto and to pickle vegetables. Surprisingly my recipe for beetroot pickled in apple cider vinegar is the second most visited Feast Wisely post. So whats the deal with this special vinegar? It has a reputation as a superfood and is often touted as a digestion aid when … Continue reading
