Celebrating the Pretzel A traditional German food, a pretzel is a soft doughy creation, usually twisted into a knot shape or a loop. A symbol of good luck and coming in both sweet and savoury varieties, pretzels are an increasingly popular snack all over the world. The pretzels are said to have originated in Italy […]

The versatile and delicious pecan Pecan is a versatile and delicious nut originally from North America; it has a uniquely smooth taste which makes it popular nut to use in many recipes from entrees to desserts. April 14th is National Pecan Day, and is the perfect opportunity to try out those new recipes, especially if […]

Sweet and Tangy Bell Peppers Bell peppers come in a rainbow of colors from green to red to orange. These tangy, yet sweet vegetables add crunch to many recipes, and are delicious cooked too. While the green and purple peppers have a slightly bitter flavor, the red, orange and yellows are sweeter and almost fruity. Capsaicin […]

Easter egg hunt or Easter bunny? With Christians making up about one third of the world’s population, it is no wonder that Easter is widely celebrated around the globe. However, Easter is also celebrated by plenty non-Christians and it is this time of year which is a great time to start celebrating spring too! Different […]

Easter Brunch or Lunch A mid-morning meal makes sense on Easter Sunday, mainly because it is a time to spend with friends and family, so if you are expecting guests this Easter weekend, why not prepare a meal with lots of variety for your visitors? The most important thing to remember about the Easter brunch […]