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Food labelling laws set in place in December 2001 require manufacturers to list ingredients that are genetically modified with a few exceptions. However, there is concern that some companies are not complying with the new regulations. GM crops Soy is one of the two...
According to Jackie French, garlic is said to be an excellent vampire repellent. However, Jackie warns that ordinary garlic may not always be enough to do the job. She suggests that you tackle severe vampire problems with giant Russian garlic. Growing Russian garlic...
Just about everyone loves eating chocolate and it’s particularly hard to resist the temptation at Easter time. Rosemary Stanton says that nothing is forbidden in a balanced diet and there’s no need to feel guilty if you indulge occasionally. However, when...
If you love coffee, Dr Rosemary Stanton has some good news. Studies now show that there are many benefits from drinking coffee. Coffee can perk you up, make you more alert, improve your reaction times, help with some types of memory tests and increase your ability on...
You might think that the fastest way to cook steak or sausages is to throw them onto the hottest part of the barbecue. That’s bad physics, according to Burke’s Backyard resident scientist, Graeme Quirk. When you place the meat on the hottest part of...
Yellow spreads like butter and margarine aren’t really very healthy, so many people are opting to use straight oil on their bread. In fact, some restaurants now offer bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt. In our segment Dr Rosemary Stanton discussed...
Health and fitness expert, Dr Garry Egger, says that weight resistance training will help you to win the battle of the bulge. We’re moving less Modern lifestyles, with all their automated comforts, are making many of us fatter. The biggest change is in just how...
Geoff Jansz visited Fox Studios Farmers Market, one of the many growers markets now established in capital cities and major regional centres. Geoff selected some succulent spring lamb, tender vegies, salad greens and fresh herbs, then used the Arena Restaurant kitchen...
Geoff’s quick and easy version of this classic Indian recipe is full of wonderful flavours and will feed the whole family for around ten dollars. Ingredients Main dish 2 tablespoons ginger, skinned & grated 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 large onion, diced 4...
Geoff Jansz demonstrated how to make a rich and spicy Mexican classic: Chilli con carne. Ingredients 2 red capsicums, diced 2 large onions, diced 3 large cloves garlic, finely diced 1/4 cup olive oil 2.5 kg lean beef mince 375g tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...