1.) The Cashew Itching for cashews? Quite literally so. Cashews belong to the same plant family as poison ivy. The oil substance responsible for the itch is contained in the poisonous shell of the cashew. Best not to handle or chew the raw shell, then. 2.) The Peanut Nuts about peanuts? Americans are, too. […]
Beef goulash with sour cream and pesto soup
Beef goulash soup with sour cream and pesto Ingredients: · 30 ml olive oil · 1 kg beef roast, cut into 4cm cubes (Silverside or Topside) · 3 onions, chopped · 3 cloves garlic, crushed · 100g carrots, small cubes · 30 ml cake flour · 30 ml smoked paprika · 2x 410 g cans […]
Pregnancy: to eat or not to eat?
Especially for first-time mothers, meal planning and diets can be stressful. What can I eat? What can’t I eat? What should I eat? Why should I eat it? What about cravings? Why do I crave things? The craving question might be a difficult one to answer. A rather interesting article suggests that: “No one really knows […]
Carbohydrates: what are they and why do we need them?
Carbohydrates are found in all plant produce and plant based products as well as dairy and dairy products. Meat products contain no carbohydrates at all. It should be noted, however, that some processed meat products can contain carbohydrates due to the treatment and processing processes where sugar might have been added. Carbs are the body’s […]