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Home-made Shortbread
August 5, 2010 – 10:00 am | 8 Comments
Home-made Shortbread

Shortbread is one of my go-to recipes if I want to take something to share at a party, or I want an edible gift for someone. The recipe is really simple, I always have the …

How to Eat Junk Food
July 26, 2010 – 1:47 pm | No Comment
How to Eat Junk Food

Summer’s here, school’s out for most people, and it’s possible that your house is already echoing with the dulcet tones of “Mummy, I’m hungry!” Snacks don’t have to be bad for you of course, but …

Sugar Substitutes 101
June 18, 2010 – 10:42 am | 5 Comments
Sugar Substitutes 101

For decades dieters have turned to sugar substitutes to satisfy a sweet tooth without the concern of extra calories. But have you ever wondered what it is you’re actually drinking in that diet soda? It’s …

Sugar Where You Least Expect It
June 14, 2010 – 1:58 pm | No Comment
Sugar Where You Least Expect It

You may have spotted a bit of a pattern here. Lisa and I both have pretty strong opinions when it comes to sugar and we really would love to see you take up this week’s …

How To Eat Less Sugar
June 11, 2010 – 11:52 am | One Comment
How To Eat Less Sugar

Rule number 7 in our top ten from Michael Pollan’s Food Rules is “Avoid foods that have sugar as the first three ingredients”. Processed sugar has become such an integral part of our lifestyle that …

Carbohydrates 101
May 17, 2010 – 2:19 pm | No Comment
Carbohydrates 101

Over the last few decades, carbohydrates have had a really bad rap. Low-carb and no-carb diets have flourished and in recent years we are hearing even more about how carbs are ‘making us fat’. But …