With the summer months upon us, our minds drift to holidays, sandy beaches and refreshing cocktails. And what could be more refreshing than a zesty mojito?! The perfect summer cocktail.
The “Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen” simply explained
Want to eat as healthy as possible without breaking the bank?
Then the dirty dozen, clean fifteen is your answer.
Advances in technology have seen food producers turning to chemicals to protect their crops from pests, weeds and diseases to meet the demand for fresh, perfect unblemished produce across the globe. We were all perfectly happy to eat these products until research showed that some of the chemicals might be harmful to our bodies. As such there has been increasing demand for organically-grown produce that is better for the environment and good for our health.
The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen:
There is a way to enjoy the benefits of eating organic produce without blowing your entire pay check. The Environmental Working Group tests, each year, all fruits and veggies you love so much for pesticides and ranks them starting with the “worst” ones. The first 12 are known as the “dirty dozen” and the EWG recommends buying these items as organic.
Celina Tan’s Chilli Peppers Marmalade
This week, self-confessed food geek, Celina Tan shares her secret recipe for the best Chilli Peppers Marmalade. If you follow Celina on Instagram you will have seen her marmalade make an appearance or two (if not, check out @celinas_celina). Now you can try it for yourself, with this seriously easy recipe.
How to organise your fridge to save time and money
The fridge is a very important hub in our homes. Having an organised fridge makes it easy to find what you need so that you can put a meal on the table in less time, keep track of what you have so that you can quickly come up with your grocery list, and maximise the food’s shelf life to reduce wastage. Don’t know where to start or worried it’s going to take too long? Professional Organiser Nathalie Ricaud shares her 5-step approach to fridge organisation that will take you less than one hour to execute.
Grow your own pineapple
Have you ever wanted to be a farmer? Growing your own fresh produce can be rewarding but you need to be patient….extra patient if you want to grow pineapples. Here is some advice for starting your very own pineapple farm.
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