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June 9, 2009

Is it time to take tuna off the menu?

BBC reports on how some food outlets are removing bluefin tuna off the menu.

The bluefin tuna is one of the world’s most impressive fish – a predatory cruiser of the open ocean that can zoom through the sea at the rate of 40mph and grow to the size of a small car.

Bluefin tuna – the staple of sushi boxes the world over – is on the brink of extinction, with its plight highlighted in a new film. Sandwich seller Pret A Manger is changing its stance on tuna, but should the rest of us follow suit?

The happy herb

From the Guardian

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ends his look at summer herbs with chervil, because it always brings a smile to his face

June 1, 2009

Mango

Got some “Ripe and Ready” Mangoes from Tesco and was surprised by how sweet they were, in many ways too sweet to eat.

Going back to melon…

May 12, 2009

“Confessions of an allium addict”

Nice article from the Guardian on spring onions.

Barbecued, pickled, scattered over a crisp salad, green tops on or bulb only… When it comes to spring onions, Nigel Slater just can’t get enough.

April 12, 2009

Venezuela’s giant rodent cuisine

BBC reports on Venezuela’s giant rodent cuisine:

While in many countries the Easter dish may be lamb, in Venezuela a traditional delicacy around this time of the year is the capybara, the world’s biggest rodent.

The capybara is a distant cousin to the common guinea pig but bigger and river-based like a beaver.

Many Venezuelans regard the semi-aquatic creature as more fish than meat – a useful description during Lent when it is eaten as a replacement for red meat in this largely Roman Catholic country.

Not sure if I would eat it, would you?

April 3, 2009

Unsalted Crisps

I much prefer unsalted crisps, however I am having real problems buying them locally.

True I can buy Smiths (actually Walkers) unsalted Salt ‘n’ Shake crisps, but I much prefer the traditionally cooked crisps you can buy.

In theory Tyrells, Kettle and Burts make unsalted crisps, but though my local suppliers have other flavours they no longer stock the unsalted versions.

March 16, 2009

Eat yer greens…

BBC reports on findings that vegetarians get less cancer.

A vegetarian diet may help to protect against cancer, a UK study suggests.

Analysis of data from 52,700 men and women shows that those who did not eat meat had significantly fewer cancers overall than those who did.

Eat yer greens…

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February 23, 2009

Pancakes

Tomorrow is ~~Shrove Tuesday~~ Pancake Day and time to get your Pancake Pan out.

Pancake

The Guardian has a nice article on how to get the best out of your pancakes.

Supermarket shelves have sprouted plastic lemons and extra bags of flour in preparation for pancake day tomorrow. Enthusiasm for Lent fasting might have waned, but our love of Shrove Tuesday is still going strong. No wonder. What other food is such fun to cook, is made from such cheap ingredients, and has so many delicious toppings? We asked four top chefs to suggest clever ways to get out of your lemon-and-sugar rut.

It’s not just for Paddington

Nice article from The Guardian on different uses of marmalade.

There’s more to marmalade than a topping for toast – Nigel Slater uses his to sharpen a duck casserole, and set off the sweet pastry of an apple tart.

Find out more.

January 3, 2009