As season 5 of Masterchef Australia is currently screening in my homeland, we’re catching up on the second series from 2010 here in the UK. So far it’s been a fantastic way to introduce Mr Q to several Aussie foodie quirks, and the episode we watched a few nights ago was the perfect introduction to … Continue reading »
Coming up with delicious meals for my Fast Diet days has been tricky because of the very strict calorie limit, but Shirataki noodles have made inspiration so much easier. Last night I whipped up this Hoisin chicken with Shirataki noodles and plenty of colourful vegetables. At a total of 280 calories for the entire meal, … Continue reading »
These public service announcement posters from the images of the U.S. National Archives are a fantastic insight into life in mid-century America. Which one is your favourite? (all images via BrainPickings.com) Continue reading »
Today is my second Fast Diet (5:2 Diet) ‘Fast Day’ and, just as with my first Fast Day, I planned this one meticulously. By ensuring my meals were purchased, measured and cooked prior to the day it meant there’d be no indecision or any reason to visit the shops where temptation is blatantly displayed! I … Continue reading »
Basil cream chicken with mushrooms is a dish I used to throw together for friends when I was a poor uni student – it’s impressive enough for entertaining, cheap enough on a shoestring, and tasty enough to please everyone. I find that it’s essential to serve this chicken recipe with some steamed greens, otherwise you … Continue reading »
The internet is a treasure-trove of interesting information and I’ve found that there’s so many creative and wonderful food-related things to be found online. I’ve decided to start compiling a regular round-up of the best I could find to share with you! The First Taste: This gorgeous clip of little kids trying foods like olives … Continue reading »
How do you like your roast pork? The answer for most people is probably tender and succulent – but with a crackling skin like thin, tasty, salty glass. For me, a good crackling is key. I mentioned in my post about my Chinese twice-cooked sticky pork belly that I had plenty of left-over pork ready … Continue reading »
