On Wednesday 13th of July, El Mundo published the results of a survey which aimed to settle once and for all one of the most divisive discussions of all time in Spain: do onions belong in tortilla de patatas or not? This matter is as controversial for the Spanish as...
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 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...
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...
If you have ever let potatoes sit out too long, you may have seen them turn a green-ish colour. When this occurs, we ask ourselves the question – should I bin them or are they still OK to eat? What a lot of people do not realise is that this colour is an...
Simply put, black garlic is an aged version of its raw white counterpart, and it is believed it may bring even more benefits to our health. To make black garlic, fresh garlic is taken and fermented. This fermentation process is what gives the cloves their black...
Believe it or not, the difference between green, yellow, and red peppers is their stage of ripeness. They are all the same type of pepper but at different stages of ripeness, which makes them taste slightly different. Green peppers are unripe, red peppers are fully...
We say it all the time – onions are the most used vegetables in the world. But garlic comes in as a very close second. These two are regularly used together by many households, as they are both very popular ingredients as dish starters. Their strong smell and...
Contrary to what seems to be popular belief, fresh-cut produce is not ‘lazy cooking’. Many people prefer buying fresh produce that you prepare yourself, but for many people, especially those with disabilities, pre-cut produce (both fresh and frozen options) is a...
Onions are the most used vegetable in the world. If you are looking for a new recipe online, usually they will ask for an onion, but sometimes will not be very specific as to which kind of onion you should use. So, with so many different options available, which...
