Australians waste around 7.68 million tonnes of food a year. Trang Nguyen, Jack Hetherington and Patrick O'Connor. This costs the economy an estimated A$36.6 billion and households up to $2,500 annually. Much of this food is wasted at home. So while consumers are increasingly aware of...
Public Support Is Strong – Now It's Up to the Next Government to Act As the federal election draws near, Australian parents are speaking up about a problem that hits close to home – junk food marketing aimed at children. A major new study led by...
Chocolate is drooled over as the “food of the gods”, but here are some facts and chemistry you might not know, including the dog question, report by Julia Cleghorn and Mick Moylan By name and by nature, chocolate is worshipped the world over. But what is...
It’s subtle, but significant, writes Nathan Kilah There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But I’ll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise. They were dense, rubbery and an embarrassment to the...
From mealtime battles to wins: Karina Savage looks at tackling fussy-eating kids (without the guilt!) What is fussy eating? Fussy eating is actually a normal part of toddler development. It is an “umbrella term” for a broad range of eating characteristics. This could include food selectivity (avoiding...
As well as being a mood-boosting treat this Easter, chocolate can also be good for us, and researchers are working to make it even better for gut health, report Wenan Cai,Dr Kristy DiGiacomo,Said Ajlouni and Senaka Ranadheera While many of us enjoy chocolate throughout the year,...
A hollow egg or the whole basket? Clare Dix, Helen Truby and Stella Boyd-Ford. Try to help parents to manage their kids’ chocolate intake. Easter is the time for chocolate. The shops are full of fantastically packaged and shiny chocolates in all shapes and sizes, making...
Romans love their pasta and have four or five favourite sauces that have become the classic Roman pasta dishes, writes Roberta Muir. Spaghetti carbonara is one of the five classic Roman pastas. This simple Roman sauce is made creamy by the combination of egg yolks...
Another great idea for lunch boxes as well as for an after school snack, courtesy of the Donna Hay kitchen— all the better with lots of healthy ingredients! Ingredients ½ Cup (75g) Coconut Sugar ⅓ Cup (80ml) Light-Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1¼ Cups (350g) Plain...
We all want to find ways to cook faster, smarter and tastier than ever before, to sit back and let big, punchy flavours do the heavy lifting with just a single pan, pot, tray or dish. From Donna Hay comes this crunchy version of chicken...
