As a child growing up in England I had hours of fun playing ‘Conkers’. Conkers is a game that involves tying a piece of string to a horse chestnut (or conker) and then smashing the conker of your opponent. The two players take turns until one player’s conker breaks. The first game apparently took place … Continue reading
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The potato – gluten free friend or carbohydrate rich foe?
The humble potato is the world’s number one vegetable crop, and one of the most versatile. Whether you love crispy french fries, silky mash, cheesy gratin, hearty soups (or all of the above), potato is one of those foods that’s hard to live without. In recent years the potato has been demonised for its calorie … Continue reading