7 foods pretending to be something they’re not

These sneaky foods are pretending to be something they’re not… Coffee beans aren’t beans. They’re actually the seeds from inside the fruit of the coffee tree. Tomatoes aren’t vegetables. Neither are cucumbers. They’re both fruits. Ricotta isn’t technically cheese. This is because it’s made from whey rather than curds. Corn is not a vegetable. It’s a […]

Top 10 Food Movies for Foodies

As foodies, we love nothing more than a good food movie! Drooling over the scenes and then become ridiculously hungry! Here are some awesome food movies that you should see… Ratatouille (2007) Yes, it’s a cartoon but it still makes us hungry. It may not change our minds about having rats in a kitchen but if […]

10 deadly kitchen sins

Are you guilty of any of the below? 1. Overcrowding the pan. When you’re in a hurry, it’s tempting to pile too much food into a pan or onto a baking tray. However, a packed pan generates steam, making food limp and preventing meat and vegetables from browning properly. 2. Not letting meat rest. Eating meat as […]

Lunchbox troubles: picky eaters

Although pediatric nutrition experts agree that “picky eating” is a normal rite of passage for young children, it can make meal planning a tricky task for parents eager to make sure their little ones are eating well-balanced meals. There are several reasons that children might refuse to eat new foods, or suddenly decide they don’t […]

Get to know: Strange food phobias!

Acerophobia – fear of sourness Acerophobes will avoid sour candies whenever possible.  Alektorophobia – fear of chicken These people are chicken when it comes to poultry. Alliumphobia – fear of garlic Probably a common one in the vampire community.  Arachibutyrophobia – fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth So very, very […]

Quiz: Are you sandwich savvy?

  Who is said to have invented the sandwich? A. Edward Montagu, 3rd Duke of Sandwich B. John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich C. James Sandwich, a 17th century baker from Kent D. Nobody knows   The popular bánh-mì sandwich combines elements from which countries? A. Vietnam and Thailand B. France and Vietnam C. Thailand and […]

Lights, camera, FOOD!

We don’t know about you but, as foodies, we love nothing more than a good food movie, drooling over the scenes and then becoming ridiculously hungry! Here are some awesome food movies that you should see… Ratatouille (2007) We know it’s a cartoon but it still makes us hungry. It may not change our minds […]

Seven unusual uses for coffee

You may rely on your morning brew to get your engines revved and on an afternoon cuppa to perk you up, but did you know that coffee has some less common uses, too? 1. Fix furniture Mix 2-3 tablespoons of instant coffee with just enough water to make a thick paste. Use a small disposable […]

“For foodie’s sake! These are some weird food names!”

After flicking through a few cookbooks, I’ve noticed there are some really odd names for dishes out there! This list of strange food names will prepare you the next time you’re out for dinner… Bubble and Squeak The foundation of a classic Bubble and Squeak is potatoes, shredded cabbage and other leftover veg. It is made […]

Say what?

The top 10 foods you may not be pronouncing correctly… Açai (ah-sigh-EE) The “c” is soft Sriracha (shree-RA-cha) There’s a hidden “h” after that “s” Mascarpone (mass-car-POH-nee) That last “e” adds a whole extra syllable Espresso (ess-PRESS-oh) There’s never an “x”   Tzatziki (dzah-DZEE-kee) The emphasis is on the second syllable Bruschetta (broo-SKEH-tah) The “ch” […]