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Matcha Green Tea is a fine powder made from dried green tea leaves. This super tea is high in antioxidants and packed with nutrients. Unlike normal tea – which is made by brewing tea leaves, which are then discarded. Matcha green tea is made in such a way that means you ingest the tea leaves – meaning your body gets all the goodness.
Matcha Tea has been used in Asia for many years, but it is only just emerging onto the western market. Traditionally it is enjoyed whisked together with milk and warm water. However it can also be used in a variety of dishes – sweet and savoury!
Here we show you some of our favourite matcha recipes!
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Being diagnosed with a condition that means you have to cut gluten out of your diet can seem daunting. Especially if you love home-baking!
This guide is designed to help you learn about the different types of gluten-free flours that you can use, and how to use them! This will be the first in series of posts where we help you choose the best type of flour for you!
We have eight recipes that each use a different type of gluten-free flour! Perfect for all you budding bakers!
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Seaweed has long been a popular addition to Asian cuisine, but it has only just begun to break into the mainstream Western food market. For many it conjures up an image of the plants you find washed up on the beach. These sea vegetables are really good for you and can be used in lots of different dishes. There is a misconception that seaweed is in some way fishy in flavour. This is not the case. It has a savoury, complex ‘umami’ taste, that some find challenging at first, but is actually mild and very palatable.
Check out ten of our favourite seaweed recipes:
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50g pack. A highly convenient, economical and versatile ingredient in the kitchen which could sit well alongside your herbs and spices! More Info >
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Onion powder is a highly convenient natural flavouring for all kinds of dishes. It also blends very well with garlic powder and spices to create an endless variety of savoury seasonings, suitable for both vegetarian, meat and fish recipes.
Onion in powdered form allows you to add flavour to sauces, dips, soups and other recipes where a smooth overall texture is required.
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Seaweed has long been a popular addition to Asian cuisine, but it has only just begun to break into the mainstream Western food market. For many it conjures up an image of the plants you find washed up on the beach. These sea vegetables are really good for you and can be used in lots of different dishes. There is a misconception that seaweed is in some way fishy in flavour. This is not the case. It has a savoury, complex ‘umami’ taste, that some find challenging at first, but is actually mild and very palatable.
Check out ten of our favourite seaweed recipes:
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Often, our first thoughts of sprouted seeds in food come from childhood memories of egg and cress sandwiches on summer picnics. Then as adults, many of us eat ‘bean sprouts’ in stir-fries with noodles. These are the older brothers and sisters of the young sprouted mung bean. Seeds that have begun to sprout are just at that critical point of growth where they are producing high levels of nutrients such as Chlorophyll, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Phosphorous, Magnesium and Potassium. This makes them a useful addition to the diet.
Seeds that germinate quickly, and are therefore great for beginners, are alfalfa, lentil and mung bean. Use organic beans, lentils and seeds whenever possible and rinse your sprouts twice a day in fresh, cold water.
Sprouted seeds can be added raw to salads, sandwiches and sprinkled onto soups or noodles. The larger sprouted seeds such as chickpea, aduki and snow pea, can be stir-fried quickly towards the end of cooking.
So, why not get germinating now! Here are some recipes to get you started…
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Walnuts, with their crunchy texture and rich, earthy flavour, are not just a delicious snack but also a versatile ingredient that can elevate a wide range of dishes. Packed with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and fibre, walnuts offer a host of health benefits. In this guide, we’ll explore creative and delectable ways to incorporate walnuts into your culinary endeavours, adding a nutty twist to your meals and snacks.
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Xylitol has been featured a lot in the media recently. It is causing a lot of excitement not only because it is a great sugar alternative, but because it is thought to have a positive impact on dental health!
But many people are unfamiliar with what Xylitol is. There are so many options for healthier sugar alternatives, that it is hard to know which one is best for you! Here we show you how to use this amazing sweetener and some unknown facts about it!
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Yacon is a natural sweetener. It comes from a root vegetable from Peru similar to a sweet potato, but much sweeter. It comes in the form of flakes or syrup.
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