You know I love farmers, right? Well today I met several and watched chefs pick up the best of their harvest. And it all happened in one of the most populated places on the planet. New York. Just a short Uber ride from our Brooklyn brownstone, atop an old navy ship building yard, there’s a profitable urban…
What a weird feeling to be sitting mid air out of Orlando writing this post with inflight wifi for September Recipe ReDux. Yes, I’m back in the USA and it’s been wonderful to show my kids around. After living here twice as a teen and having holidayed several times, it feels like my second home….
Are you stuck in a ‘what’s for dinner’ rut? Or are you finding it hard to make time for healthy, home cooked meals? When it comes to kitchen shortcuts, believe me, we’ve road tested them all. As part of Scoop’s Supporter series with KRAFT Nuts’ new Naturals range of Peanut Butter, we’ve compiled the top…
What I love about nutrition is that, as a science, it is constantly evolving. I’ll be honest – my twitter feed plays a key role in keeping me up to date with new research & the latest dramas in the nutrition and fad diet worlds. Then there is Instagram where drool worthy photos of healthier…
A new trend is gently making its way into nutrition and it doesn’t involve obscure ancient grains or exotic fruits. In fact it’s not related to a single food at all. It’s mindful eating. Mindful eating is a part of mindfulness practice and is a form of mediation that helps to bring us into the…
How’s your winter survival strategy going? Have you moved your exercise indoors to the gym or spin class? Or are you rugged up and embracing the season? We bet you are warming from within and slurping soup! A bowl of soup can make a hearty meal or a satisfying snack and even give your weight management…
Did you know that poor bone health affects 2 in 3 Australians over 50 years? Good bone health starts in childhood, but it’s never too late to make a difference. That’s why we’re getting involved with Healthy Bones Action Week, which kicks off this week and runs until August 9. We’re a little food crazy here…
The low FODMAP diet is now internationally regarded as an effective treatment for those living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian Dr Sue Shepherd pioneered the research and diet and we are thrilled to have this exclusive recipe from her latest book. Chicken Tagine SERVES 6–8 4 tablespoons gluten-free cornflour 1 kg skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2 cm cubes 2 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil * 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon…
It’s Recipe ReDux time again and July’s theme is from the garden. We are a little short on backyard produce, being winter down under. But even though my silver beet has been eaten by grubs and we only got one orange on my miniature citrus, there is always mint, my trusty lemon tree (and the neighbours – see over the fence)…
You only have to click around social media to see that there is a very strong nut butter love affair going on. From morning spelt toast to a satisfying snack with apple slices, (and sometimes a sneaky spoonful from the jar), #peanutbutter is trending. So when KRAFT Nuts approached us to become a Scoop Supporter…