by Art Lab | Jun 24, 2021 | News
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...
by Art Lab | Jun 7, 2021 | News
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...
by Art Lab | May 18, 2021 | News
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...
by Art Lab | May 10, 2021 | News
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...
by Art Lab | Apr 19, 2021 | News
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...
by Art Lab | Apr 12, 2021 | News
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...
by Art Lab | Mar 15, 2021 | News
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...
by Art Lab | Mar 11, 2021 | News
The practice of pickling vegetables has been around for thousands of years as a way of preserving fresh produce. Before canned and frozen food were available, this was the more popular way to make sure that fresh produce would survive through the winter. Nowadays,...
by Art Lab | Feb 25, 2021 | News
Not only are courgettes delicious and easy to include in a lot of different recipes, but they also bring many benefits to our health when consumed regularly and as part of a balanced diet. There are a lot of different ways to include these in your diet: in stews or...
by Art Lab | Feb 23, 2021 | News
With the recent lockdowns in the UK a lot of people have found themselves with more free time to explore new hobbies. While some people have got into baking or jewellery making, others have been experimenting with their skin care routines. A skin care routine is an...
