Colds and Flu Despite all the advances in modern medicine there is still no cure for the common cold. As the days get cooler many people will suffer from a cold or the flu this winter. There are lots of remedies that people rely on to combat the common cold and...
Green Chicken Curry Thai restaurants are very popular at the moment and the most popular dish on the menu is the Green Chicken Curry. It is easy to make it at home because the Thai Green Curry paste is available from supermarkets everywhere. Alternatively, make your...
Corned Beef If you’re a meat and three vegies lover, Geoff Jansz has a recipe for corned silverside with a twist. Ingredients 1.2kg piece of corned beef 1 teaspoon peppercorns 3-4 cloves 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 bay leaf splash of brown vinegar 2...
Healthy Dining If you only eat out at restaurants about once a year it really doesn’t matter what you order but if you eat in restaurants several times a week and you want to stay healthy then you need to know where to go and what to choose from the menu. Avoid...
The warmer weather in summer is a great time to have a picnic and there’s no reason why picnic food should be boring. Geoff Jansz spiced up a picnic with curried chicken muffins which are savory and carry well. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3...
Curry Bush: The French Alternative Just when you think you can smell a delicious curry cooking, you may be surprised to discover it is the strong aroma of a curry bush instead of a flaming hot vindaloo. The curry bush (Helichrysum italicum) is heat and frost hardy. It...
Defrosting Freezers are a handy way to store leftovers for another time. But the method of defrosting by leaving the food on the sink in the sun risks bacterial contamination. So what is the best way to defrost the leftovers when you want to eat them? Geoff...
Eating on the Road Healthy food is easy to find when travelling in a city or large town as most modern cafes have a wide range of light choices. However, it can be difficult to find healthy choices when travelling on highways. What to avoid When driving, avoid high...
Many people eat beetroot because they incorrectly believe that it’s good for the blood. Although beetroot is a blood red colour, it is not high in iron so it’s not going to help prevent anaemia. However beetroot is good for you, but for different reasons....
Burke’s Backyard resident scientist, Graeme Quirk, demonstrated how to speed up the cooking time of whole potatoes in a normal oven. You simply push some big stainless steel nails into the centre of each potato. Nails are excellent thermal conductors and carry...