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...
While they might seem alike, there are some fundamental differences between the two, report researchers Jennifer Koplin and Desalegn Markos Shifti At one time or another, you’ve probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some unpleasant gut symptoms if they have dairy....
Looking for more lunch box goodies. Try these simple and healthy muffins from Donna Hay. Ingredients 2 Cups (320g) Wholemeal Self-Raising (Self-Rising) Flour ½ Cup (85g) Rapadura Sugar (available at supermarkets and made from evaporated cane juice). 2 Eggs 1 Cup (250ml) Buttermilk ⅔ Cup (160ml)...
Some vegetables are pretty low in fibre, report Lauren Ball and Emily Burch. So which pack the biggest fibre punch? Many people looking to improve their health try to boost fibre intake by eating more vegetables. But while all veggies offer health benefits, not all are particularly...
