Archive for July, 2012

Quick tip: freezing chillis

Photo: Slavik Gormah Occasionally I dabble with growing fruit and veg. It didn’t take me long to figure out that for me it’s best kept as a hobby rather than trying to live off the fruits of my labour. I’m not a talented gardener and I’m also a fair weather gardener. I like pottering in […]

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Herb and lemon pork chops

Ingredients: 6 pork loin chops 3 cloves of garlic, crushed Small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, roughly crushed Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon, quartered 3 tbsp olive oil 6 bay leaves Method 1. Marinate the chops Put the chops in a dish. Mix together the garlic, parsley, […]

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Does your stomach behave on holiday?

Photo: lauri koski If your digestive system is like mine, it detects when you go on holiday and says, “What do you think you’re playing at? Where’s my routine? Why are you eating out so much? Where’s my fibre?” If you don’t respond to it, the consequences can be unpleasant. So here are my top […]

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