Chinese greens are fast to grow, easy to prepare and delicious to eat. In our segment Geoff Jansz made a quick stir fry using Chinese cabbage. This recipe serves 4 people. Ingredients 1 large Chinese cabbage (or use 2-3 cups Asian greens per person including bok choy,...
A few weeks ago Don happened to mention that he particularly dislikes eating chokoes. Hundreds of Australians rushed to put pen to paper in defence of the humble choko, just as they had for the parsnip. On this week’s program Don tested some choko recipes sent...
Jackie French used the leaves of a peppermint pelargonium (Pelargonium tomentosum), also known as peppermint geranium, to flavour this unusual chocolate slice. Ingredients peppermint pelargonium leaves 185g margarine or butter 2 cups brown sugar 3 eggs 2 cups...
Surveys show that about 30% of people often skip breakfast, yet it is the most important meal of the day. Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton says that eating breakfast gets your metabolism going and provides the kick start to encourage the body to burn up more kilojoules...
Alcohol is mainly comprised of ethanol, plus a very small amount of methanol. When you consume an alcoholic drink, your body breaks down the ethanol first, and relatively harmless by-products are produced. Next the methanol breaks down and produces a toxin, which...
Over 2.7 million Australians have arthritis, which makes it the most common chronic health condition in the community. Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints and is not a disease in itself. It is not just a problem of the elderly as most cases develop...
Geoff Jansz reminded viewers that spring is asparagus season, a time of year when good quality, fresh asparagus is available at reasonable prices. Geoff’s favourite way to use fresh asparagus is to make a delicious frittata. This recipe serves 4 people....
Jackie French discussed growing and using the sacred Aztec ahuacatl, more commonly known as the avocado. This handsome tree has glossy, dark green, leathery leaves and grows to around 15m (50′) tall. It will grow in most parts of Australia, but in cooler areas...
People think that putting food in the fridge makes it last longer, but that’s not always true. Bananas, for example, go black when they are refrigerated. When bananas age naturally their cell walls break down slowly, allowing chemicals to move backwards and...
One of the easiest ways to have a quick, healthy meal is to barbecue or grill some fish, chicken or meat and then toss a salad to go with it. Rosemary Stanton says that homemade dressings are much healthier than most shop-bought ones, which often contain sugar and...