We’ve all been there. You buy a fancy new ingredient, something you haven’t tried before, and have grand plans to experiment. Months pass by and it remains unopened at the back of a kitchen cupboard. Then by the time the ingredient gets a second thought the best before date is fast approaching. In my case … Continue reading
Last week I shared a big reason to eat more chillies. If you missed my post here’s the reason – chillies could add years to our lives. Researchers at the University of Vermont studying almost 17,000 Americans over 6 years found a significant reduction in deaths among those with a fondness for spicy chillies. Now, … Continue reading
Could eating chillies add years to your lifespan? Yes, if the latest research is anything to go, it seems chillies can play a role in helping us to live longer. An observational study at the University of Vermont has linked eating hot red chillies with a 13% reduction in total mortality. Put simply researchers studying almost … Continue reading
You really can’t go wrong with chilli con carne. It’s always such a crowd (or husband) pleaser. Well that’s what I remind myself when, once again, it is my go-to dish for turning mince beef into a feast. After many chilli con carne dinners this year I thought it was about time I shared the … Continue reading
When it comes to Mexican food most of us are all too familiar with tacos, fajitas and quesadillas. Not forgetting burritos, nachos and enchiladas. This familiarity means we miss out on so many other classic Mexican delights. Delights that are unlikely to appear in an ‘El Paso’ branded kit in the supermarket. Yes there are … Continue reading
Last night I watched a BBC documentary from Michael Mosley called ‘Should I eat meat?’. Doctor Mosley is well-known for his personal experiments with food and exercise and his well publicised ‘5:2 fast diet’. Before watching I’d already planned to post one of my favourite ways to slow-cook beef, so I thought I’d couple the … Continue reading
On my recipes page I talk about having a few tried and tested recipes on rotation. Those that are simple to prepare and never let you down. Here I’m sharing one of mine – marinated BBQ chicken. All you need is some chicken and a few spices to hand. I alternate between three different marinades or … Continue reading
