Live For Food

How do you tell if your diet was a success?  So many people end up being on a constant weight loss diet for most of their lives that it can be hard to get perspective and realize what you have achieved. I suggest that you have achieved success if any of the following apply: You […]

Today’s burning question is: what is the difference between Parmesan and Parmigiano-Reggiano? Or are they in fact two different names for the same thing? Parmigiano-Reggiano it would appear is like Cheddar and Champagne.  It refers to an Italian hard cheese which is only made in a particular area in Italy, a handful of provinces, two […]

I’ve been trying to cut back on refined carbohydrates recently, but find myself faced with a lack of dessert and cake.  So I’ve tried this recipe out with the aim of making a cake that doesn’t include any flour or sugar.  Wishful thinking?  Well, here goes.  I’ve based my recipe on Nigella’s Gluten-Free Venetian Carrot […]

I’m not a nutritionist.  Or  a scientist.  I did the usual science lessons at school and I also took Food Technology (that means Home Economics…) and I have a vague notion of some of the scientific building blocks involved in food although I know at one stage I learnt a reasonable amount about them.  So […]

Want to try out a new recipe for Easter?  The links below are all great Easter ideas to have a go at.  Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Easter whatever you’re eating! Main meals and side dishes Roast lamb with rosemary Easter lamb with peas Roasted garlic mashed potatoes  Festive carrot ring Green beans with […]