Published on November 1, 2016

There’s a growing trend of ‘mostly’ vegetarians – those who follow a veggie diet, but don’t say no to the occasional fish and chips or cheeseburger if the mood strikes. Sound like you? Flexitarianism could be for you.

Published on October 30, 2016

Comforting, made from cheaper ingredients and heavily seasoned – this is the crux of the trend that’s taking over on the food scene these days: Peasant fare. It’s no surprise really, with soaring food prices, that we need to start finding a way to exert our creativity and stretch our budgets. Chefs are embracing the nose-to-tail-style of cooking, using meat...

Published on October 29, 2016

First came quinoa, then came kale – and each time we jumped on the health/weight-loss bandwagon hoping for miraculous results. The latest is the powdered rind of the Indonesian-native fruit malabar tamarind, which is said to re-engineer your fat-burning abilities. We set out to investigate its superfood credentials...

Published on October 29, 2016

You may have been watching your favourite cooking show or reading a great new cookbook and noticed chefs talking about heirloom ingredients. So what exactly are heirlooms? No, they have nothing to do with your great grandmother’s wedding ring. If you guessed oddly shaped little veggies, you were right – and this new food trend is taking the industry by...

Published on October 28, 2016

After a long, stressful day at work, how excited are you to get home and cook a nutritious meal from scratch for the whole family. Not very, right? We feel the same. That’s why we’ve come up with these easy kitchen hacks to save you time and energy, and get food on the table in a jiffy.

Published on October 27, 2016

Cooking up flavourful meals doesn’t have to break the bank. With a nifty list of pantry staples, you can take a detour around the fancy bottles and expensive additives and never have a dull meal (or dull bank balance) again!

Published on October 25, 2016

We love it. We eat it everyday (or at least, Heather does). We melt it and pour it over our ice cream. So maybe it’s time we knew more about this kitchen – and life – staple.

Published on October 25, 2016

We don’t know about you, but summer to us means sun, good times and cocktails! So let’s stock the bar and get the party started!

Published on October 24, 2016

Don’t tell me you haven’t seen yet... Those beautifully styled, vibrant salads and perfectly placed smoothie-bowl toppings. Whether it’s #plantbased ingredients, meals in liquid form, or a nutrient boost from protein powders and superfoods, the trend of people documenting their healthy, balanced diets has taken over social media.

Published on October 23, 2016

Need some #inspiration for your healthy eating journey? The hashtag could help!