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Sweet Potatoes are very high in sugar and are a vegetable that should be consumed sparingly, especially if you are dieting.  On the plus side, they contain calcium and high levels of vitamins A and C.

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Kopi Luwak is the worlds most expensive coffee, retailing at around $600/pound for farmed and up to $3000/pound for wild.

The reason it is so expensive is because the Asian Palm Civet eats the coffee cherry and after the digestive process the coffee beans come out whole.  They are then cleaned, dried roasted and brewed to produce what some believe is the finest tasting coffee in the world. 

I love coffee, but not sure I would be game to try it.  

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It's a common misconception that you cannot refreeze meat once it has been thawed and this is not true.  As long as the meat has been thawed at temperatures of 4  degrees Celsius or below, it is safe to refreeze.  The major downside is that lots of water is lost and therefore the meat can become quite dry when eventually cooked.

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Almonds contain high levels of vitamin E which is great for maintaining a healthy complexion. 

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Did you know that scallops can swim?  They rapidly open and close their shell, creating air bubbles that propel them forwards. 

I love scallops but have NEVER cooked them.  I should change that fact soon. 

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Ginger is often used to suppress nausea. It is a method that has been used in China for centuries and recently adopted into Western society.  


To make ginger tea, grate some ginger into hot water, brew for 6 minutes, strain and enjoy with a squeeze of lemon.  Or, if like me you really like ginger just eat the pickled stuff straight from the jar!  

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Almonds are a member of the peach family.  Also, almonds are technically a seed not a nut. 

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Every year, more than 400,000 Australians become sick from eating tainted leftovers.

This year, don't become a statistic! Stack your fridge correctly and keep everything covered!  Don't let leftovers sit out after your meal, pack them up and get them back in the fridge or freezer so you can enjoy them later on.  

Merry Christmas everyone.

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Dijon mustard originated in 1856 when Jean Naigeon of Dijon substituted verjuice for vinegar in the traditional mustard recipe. 

What an awesome moment in history! 

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Did you know figs are an amazing source of calcium?  They're also higher in fibre than any other fruit.  So, not only are they DELICIOUS they do great things for you too!!

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As many as 58% of Australians skip breakfast on a regular basis!

Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day!  Check out some of my breakfast recipes and you'll never want to skip breakfast again.

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Ever wondered where the term 'Baker's Dozen' comes from?

It is said to date back to 13th century England, when King Henry III introduced one of the earliest English statutes: the Assize of Bread and Ale.  It basically said that there would be sever punishments for any Bakers found to be selling underweight or inferior bread.  Punishments included having one's hand chopped off with an axe.  

So bakers began making 13 loaves for every 12 ordered to ensure they always had one more in case of burnt, lost or small loaves. 

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An onion a day keeps the doctor away!


Did you know that onions have many therapeutic benefits.  Onion contains a mild antibiotic that help fight infections, coughs and colds. They soothe burns and they even relieve the itch of athletes foot. They can also provide relief to asthma sufferers and can reduce the risk of tumors developing in the colon. That's just to list a few of their benefits as there are many more.

Good tips, good tricks

Have you ever gone to buy an avocado and all you can find are rock hard, under-ripe avocados that look like they won't be ripe for a week?  This happens to me all the time and I usually want to use the avocado within a day or two.

There is a trick to make avocado's ripen faster.  I can't guarantee how quickly it will happen, however, if you place the avocado in a brown paper bag with a banana, apple or tomato, the avocado will ripen faster.  True story.  Just remember to store the bag at room temperature out of direct sunlight. 

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Tomatoes should be stored over 12 degrees to ensure their texture and flavours remain at a maximum.  Storing tomatoes in the refrigerator will lead to an inferior tomato. 

I usually store my tomatoes in a kitchen cupboard as the cool, dark space will keep tomatoes at their peek.

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Thai people don't use chopsticks, they eat with a fork and spoon.  Etiquette dictates that the fork should not enter your mouth,it is used to push food onto the spoon, which is the utensil you eat from.  Thai people may eat noodles with chopsticks, but fork and spoon are the preferred utensils. 

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Potato Rosti is considered to be a National Swiss Dish.  While it is usually just potato, depending on the region, the rosti may contain bacon, onion, apple or herbs.

Good tips, good tricks.

When buying eggplant, you want to choose one that is heavy for its size.  So, grab two that are equal size and weigh one in each hand.  You'll usually be able to tell which one is heavier and that is the one you want!

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As many as one out of every 100 people suffers from coeliacs disease and many of these suffer in silence as they have not been diagnosed.

Research has shown that coeliacs disease runs in families, so siblings and children of those who suffer from it will often develop the disorder themselves.  

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Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil...if kept in the right conditions!