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’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
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
The last time I got myself in a pineapple pickle was when deliberating over the Tipsy Cake at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, a dessert that showcases spit roasted pineapple. I’m not usually drawn to pineapple – but at Dinner I felt I’d regret missing out on the restaurant’s signature sweet treat. Not only was the Tipsy … Continue reading
For what seems like forever my weekly to-do list has included ‘make some pickles’. It’s something I always plan to do on a rainy day but then get caught up making more essential things like home-made chicken stock. So this week I committed to making at least one new pickle. I chose the following beetroot recipe … Continue reading
