Singapore Noodles Have you ever been to an Asian noodle bar and wondered how they make such great noodles in just two minutes? You can throw together Geoff’s recipe for Singapore Noodles in about the same time, as long as you follow his example and do all...
Smart Drinks Tea, coffee and cola drinks all contain caffeine, which is the most widely used drug in the world. Caffeine is also found in the so-called ‘smart drinks’ or energy drinks that have now come onto the market. In most of these drinks the caffeine...
Soup Booster Some people like spicy soups, but others, especially children, often prefer them bland. Rather than trying to cater for all tastes, Geoff Jansz uses a booster for those who like soup with a bit of a kick. Geoff’s soup booster also adds life to...
Strawberries Geoff Jansz has two simple ideas to help you make the most of the strawberry season. The dip takes seconds to prepare and is great as an outdoor dessert, and the couli can be served with ice-cream or your favourite cake, or used to make strawberry...
Strong Bones Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones lose some of their density and become fragile. It’s becoming very common in Australia, mainly because we’re living much longer. Most people reach their peak bone density in their late teens, but...
Tapenade Geoff demonstrated how to make tapenade, a delicious olive and caper spread. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and is ideal to serve with pre-dinner drinks. Try it with sourdough bread, bruschetta, focaccia, or anything char-grilled. Ingredients...
Ginger Beer – The French Alternative If you make your ginger beer using a ginger beer plant (a culture made with ginger and yeast) you can carry on ad infinitum! These plants are not really as scary as Jackie’s ginger monster, but they do have to be fed...
Herbal Medicines These days, alternative medicines are actually more popular than conventional medicines. Many of these alternative preparations are based on plant extracts, but the problem is very little research has been done to find out how well they work and if...
High Energy Diet If you feel you need an injection of energy around 4 o’clock in the afternoon don’t reach for chocolates or biscuits. Although chocolate tastes good and it contains a substance called phenylethylamine that puts many people in a good mood,...
Honey Bees forage on the flowers of the tea tree (Leptospermum scoparium) to make Manuka Honey. Manuka honey looks and tastes much the same as ordinary honey, but it is claimed to have some unique properties. Antibacterial action Honey attacks many strains of...