I heard that Dark Chocolate can cure Heart Disease and Diabetes, is this true?
Not quite. Research on dark chocolate has shown that it can be good for your health, but sadly, chocolate remains a high calorie treat and…
Food & Drink
Am I eating enough fibre?
Fibre is found in all fruit, vegetables, grains and legumes. There are two main forms of fibre. They are categorised into soluble fibre which partially…
Celebrating with Champagne
Champagne is great for any celebration. It’s traditional to serve it at many occasions. When you are planning your next get-together, impress your guests with…
Blush Wine: Everything You Need To Know
Blush wine, also known as rose (roh-ZAY), is made from red grapes. The juice is left in contact with the skins for hours–not days or…
White Wine: Everything You Need To Know
You may have noticed that white wine isn’t white at all; rather, it’s various shades of yellow. It’s often made from white grape juice but…
Red Wine: Everything you need to know
Red wine is made from grapes that are red, blue or purple in color. But how does red wine become red, since white wine can…
Ethnic Foods – Eat Widely, Choose Wisely
Most Americans love the opportunity to eat out at restaurants and try new and different foods. Asian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Indian, Japanese, as well as Greek,…
Wine Tasting: A Few Pointers
Get the jitters when your waiter pours that first glass of wine and expects the OK to pour for everyone else? Here are some simple…
Wine and Food
The most important rule to remember concerning food-wine relationships is that there is no rule. People often agonize over a wine purchase because they want…
How To Store Fresh Produce In The Fridge So It Lasts Longer
You bought some delicious apples and kale at the store and can’t wait to eat them all up. A few days later your heart sinks…