Like many other festivals which have a high commercial value, Halloween has become a very popular occasion for expat and locals alike in Hong Kong. When I was a child, there…
Food waste – have we considered all the ‘trimmings’?
As a young child, I was taught never to waste food. It was the mid-1980’s, when Ethiopia was at the height of its famine and images of starving children were broadcast to many parts…
Snip-snip couscous
The time has come to make Audrey’s first packed lunch at pre-school this week. As only cold options are allowed at the nursery, and since growing up I’ve always had a…
Sunday ‘superfoods’
In the past two years as a full-time lecturer, I had the pleasure to teach on a module called ‘Professional Skills for Nutritionists’ and one of the first assignment was…
Coconut flapjacks
Since arriving Chicago last weekend, we have been staying in the suburbs most days which has allowed us to visit the grocery shops and make many meals together. I have always…
Cracking crispbreads
I have re-connected with these delicious crispbreads from Ryvita recently – and found them most versatile as a replacement to toast at breakfast, a midday snack or dinner accompaniment. At…