It is that time of the year again that we fall into a senseless craze to eat as much as we possibly can in a short amount of time called the festive season! We are bombarded by temptation to have lots of choice to eat and drink and be merry. We all want to set a great table for our family and friends. But did you know you can consume in excess of 6000-7000 calories during the Christmas Day! Many will not loose half of this weight and carry it into the New Year and probably ke

I love chicken broth or boiled chicken because it brings back memories from my childhood. You know the days when you are young and your mum or carer does all of your meals? I have memories when I was young and my grandmother would make a soup just from rice, lemon juice, chicken broth and parsley for me. My mom also learned to make this delicious peasant soup. Later I made it for my boyfriend when he was sick and down the line for my children. There are so many delicious

For centuries our ancestors all around the world have preserved foods and drinks by using a natural method called fermentation. Fermentation is a process that foods go through with little or no help from us. The fermentation process involves the action of micro organisms where they feed on starch or sugars and convert these into alcohol or acid. People have made various foods and drinks across centuries by a means to enjoy foods in different forms and to preserve them for wh