Too often I’ve been tempted by a Middle Eastern recipe only to be disappointed after spotting preserved lemons on the list of ingredients. Not because I dislike preserved lemons but rather they’re not a pantry staple and, until recently, making them myself hadn’t crossed my mind. But my ‘preserved lemons recipe disappointment’ is now a thing of … Continue reading
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
