Healthy cooking

Get back to bBasics

7 September 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Get back to basics

“Get back to basics”.  I hear this all the time so it’s a good topic to spell out more! Here’s what I regard as the ‘basics’.

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Can frozen vegetables take the place of fresh?

10 August 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Can frozen vegetables take the place of fresh?

The motto for healthy eating used to be ‘Eat fresh’. However, many of us have little time, so frozen ingredients are a handy...

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How to make your own soup stock and bone broth

29 July 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

How to make your own soup stock and bone broth

There’s nothing’s more comforting than a bowl of hot, hearty, home-made soup on a cold winter’s day. I’m a huge fan of soup...

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6 tips to preserve the goodness in your vegetables

20 July 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

6 tips to preserve the goodness in your vegetables

We all know vegetables are important in a healthy diet. From cabbage to fennel, I love vegetables and try to eat big portions of them...

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Back-up meals

13 July 2022 by Catherine Saxelby

Back-up meals when time is tight

Arriving home late and hungry? No time to shop or cook?  Here are four tricks to whip out quick-and-easy meal solutions that...

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Canned and tinned items - can they be good?

17 November 2021 by Catherine Saxelby

Cans and tins – can they be good?

Canned food is convenient, mostly nutritious, inexpensive and your nearest supermarket has a huge selection. It has a long shelf...

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