The Nutty Oil
For centuries, peanuts have played an important role in the cuisines of many cultures.
Christmas Rules … Okay?
The festive decorations adorning our retail stores are a stark reminder that Christmas Day is just around the corner.
The Humble Pumpkin
A well-known food identity once told me “pumpkin doesn’t belong in desserts”.
The Hip Fruit
Limes must be the world’s hippest citrus fruit.
Look Sharp!
Besides your hands, knives are the most commonly used tools in the kitchen.
Feeling Blue?
Personally, I don’t think blueberries are actually true blue.
The King Of Spice
I’m a pepper fanatic. By my estimate, it’s the king of all spices.
Heavenly Camembert
There aren’t many cheeses that are as heavenly, soft, rich and creamy as Camembert cheese … besides Brie, of course.
Holy Passionfruit
Passionfruit is an elongated oval or round fruit which originates from Central America. The two most common varieties are the yellow or purple kind, but the ‘Passion’ in the name is not referring to love.
Mushrooms Go With Everything
Shimeji, Shitake, Oyster, Pink Salmon, Golden Oyster, White Coral, Wood Ear, Swiss Brown, Portobello, Field, Flat, Horn of Plenty, Straw, Cep, Chanterelle, Morel and Enoki. Some of these mushrooms are as hard to pronounce as they are to spell.
Beautiful Butter
It is often said that the three secrets of French cuisine are: butter, butter and butter.
Dreams of Chocolate
Chocolate is produced from the cacao bean, a large pod found on the cacao tree.
Mussel Bound
Mussels are one of my favourite shellfish.
Pick Of The Bunch
I once heard a comedian joke that grapes always give you a second chance. If you bite into a bad apple, you are stuck with a bad apple. However, if you come across a bad grape, no problem, just move on to the next.
Go Nuts For Peanuts
id you know that peanuts are not nuts at all? Peanuts are legumes – I know that you knew!
The Accidental Tomato
As much as I’d like to think of myself as a green-thumb, the truth is I’m not. My latest tomato vine grew randomly out of some chicken manure I used as fertilizer.
Capsicums or Peppers?
As an Australian, I personally don’t feel comfortable with “Capsicums” being referred to as “Peppers” – it’s un-Australian, by crikey!
Off The Cob
Corn has been eaten by humans for thousands of years. It was cultivated by the Incas, Mayans and Aztecs, and it’s still a very prominent staple in South and Central America.
Cool As A Cucumber
Cucumber is not only the most refreshing of all vegetables, it’s is also one of the first vegetables to be cultivated – in fact, it’s believed humans have grown them for several thousand years.
Creamy Avocado
The avocado is listed by ‘Guinness Book of Records’ as the most nutritious fruit on earth.
