Pears Geoff Jansz stewed some pears using an old family recipe, then used the stewed fruit to make a classic French dessert called Pear galette. Grandma’s stewed pears 750g sugar, white or caster750ml watersqueeze of lemon juice1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla...
As we get older, the muscles that enable us to bend over and stand up again tend to shorten and tighten, and we feel stiff and sore. Health and fitness expert, Dr Garry Egger, demonstrated a simple flexibility test, as well as some stretching exercises to help keep...
Geoff Jansz prepared a capsicum dish from the south of Italy, called peperonata. It is delicious served as an accompaniment to grilled fish or chicken. This quantity serves two people as a main course or four Ingredients 1 large onion, finely diced 2-3 cloves garlic,...
Jackie’s fruit salad When making fruit salad, Jackie French saved the leftover pineapple peel and passionfruit skins and used them to make a refreshing, fruity cordial. pineapplepassionfruitbananarockmelonstrawberriesmintlemon juice1 dash bitters (optional)...
Plateau in Weight Loss Around 80% of Australians have tried to lose weight at some stage in their lives, but most of them have been unsuccessful. After losing some weight, they may have reached a ‘plateau’ and found it hard to lose any more. Then they...
Peter Valder has always been fond of poached egg on rice. It may sound like a bizarre combination but Peter says it is an easy and delicious light meal for breakfast or at any time of the day. Ingredients eggbaconrice, freshly cookedchives, choppedsalt and pepper, to...
Have you ever wondered why popcorn pops? Graeme Quirk explained that in the middle of each corn kernel there is a tiny amount of water. When the corn is heated the water inside turns to steam, and in an instant it expands 1700 times! When a tree is hit by lightning a...
Prawn Laksa Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton looked at some of the ingredients used in Asian cooking, and also demonstrated how to make a healthy prawn laksa. Basic ingredients in Asian dishes Rice, which is a good source of energy and carbohydrates, is the basis of many...
Tooth decay is the most expensive diet related health problem in Australia. Yet, according to nutritionist Dr Rosemary Stanton, it is almost entirely preventable. Enamel erosion There’s good evidence that fluoride added to water and toothpaste has decreased...
Geoff Jansz demonstrated how to make his version of an old family favourite. Shepherd’s pie is a delicious, hearty meal for a cold winter’s night. It can be served in one large dish, or (for a more modern look) in individual soufflé dishes. Ingredients...