Avoiding waste: smart ways to use vegetable and fruit peels

Avoiding waste: smart ways to use vegetable and fruit peels

Most vegetable and fruit peels are edible, and yet it is much more common for people to throw them away. But why? While cooking, most people do not even realise how much ‘waste’ is caused by throwing away the peels. Next time you are cooking, trying to fill up a...
Are all types of radishes the same?

Are all types of radishes the same?

When you think about radishes, probably one or two different types come to mind. They are often used in garnishes or salads to add a bit of extra colour and crunch. But when asked to name specific types of radishes, unless you are a farmer or a chef, most people will...
M&P’s Shallot Onion Peeling Machine

M&P’s Shallot Onion Peeling Machine

The Small or Shallot Onion Peeling Machine from M&P Engineering has been modified to peel smaller undersized onions or shallots. It tops, tails and peels onions of 18mm to 55mm diameter. The Small Onion Peeling Machine uses a patented dry system for removing the...
White potatoes vs sweet potatoes: which is better?

White potatoes vs sweet potatoes: which is better?

While it is certainly a matter of taste, if you do like both white and sweet potatoes, which should you choose? While they differ from each other in appearance and taste, and while they are relatively close in terms of nutrition, they do offer you different nutrients...
Looking for a healthier lifestyle? Make sure to eat onions!

Looking for a healthier lifestyle? Make sure to eat onions!

As each day passes, it feels like the world is becoming more and more health conscious, and this is a very good thing! Everyday we see articles about how to become healthier, how to eat healthier, what sort of benefits certain foods can bring to your life, etc. Today,...
What are the health benefits of eating nuts?

What are the health benefits of eating nuts?

Nuts are a very popular food, used in a lot of different recipes around the world, and eaten just by themselves as a healthy snack. They come in a wide variety of options and can be enjoyed in all types of diets. They are delicious and convenient. But their taste is...
Are canned vegetables good for you?

Are canned vegetables good for you?

Are canned vegetables healthy? This is a frequent question we ask ourselves, and the truth is canned vegetables can be just as healthy as fresh vegetables, since after you cook them, most frozen, fresh, and canned vegetables are similar nutrients-wise. The fact that...
How to keep your vegetables fresh for longer

How to keep your vegetables fresh for longer

We all know the benefits of including fruit and vegetables in our diets, and a lot of us try hard to reach our 5 a day! Most people usually shop for several days’ worth of groceries at a time. It can be frustrating that fresh vegetables do not stay fresh or last for...
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