Food Cooking

Hello, my name is Harry and I have been inspired to start this blog by some of my recent experiences in the kitchen. I will be honest with you, I have never really been much of a cook. However, all that changed when my granddaughter came to stay with me. She is a teenager who loves to cook and she insisted that old grandpa Harry joins her in the kitchen. She taught me how to prepare various dishes such as finger foods and dessert cakes. I really enjoyed learning to cook and since then I have been reading books about it and teaching myself.

Food Cooking

How to Order Chinese Food When You’re Vegan

26 October 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

Despite options becoming more widespread as the lifestyle increases in popularity, eating out as a vegan can certainly be a challenge sometimes. It's often particularly difficult to work out what you can have when you're eating international cuisine, as some of the dishes and ingredients are usually unfamiliar. Chinese food can be confusing for vegans, particularly when some of the ingredients used aren't listed or names are used that you don't recognise.
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3 Benefits of Installing a Home Water Filter

25 October 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

If you are considering installing a water filter in your home, you may be wondering about the benefits of doing so. Below is a guide to some of the benefits of filtering the water in your home. A filter will remove odours and taste from the water Water which is supplied by the mains water supply may sometimes taste or smell strange. While this normally isn't a sign that the water is contaminated, it can make drinking the water very unpleasant.
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4 Wines That Pair Perfectly with Seafood

23 August 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

Enjoying the perfect dish is only half the battle when trying to enjoy an amazing seafood experience. It's essential that you choose the right wine to complement every dish you try, emphasizing the subtle flavours without overpowering anything. The right wine can turn an average dish into something really special, while the wrong wine could destroy your delicate meal. If this all sounds a little daunting, don't worry. Simply read on for details of four wines that pair perfectly with seafood dishes, along with recommendations for different types of fish.
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Catering for Vegans: A Plant-Based Primer

18 August 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

Catering an event is a pretty difficult task, with military-style precision needed to get everything just right and on time. It's made harder by all the dietary restrictions people have, as it's important to make sure everyone has enough to eat so they go away happy. If you've never had to cater for vegans before, it can be a source of worry getting everything right. People who aren't vegan themselves might be concerned they don't fully understand the diet, and that they'll inadvertently offend their guests by serving something inappropriate.
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2 Restaurants To Visit If You’re Tired Of Modern Diet Trends

15 August 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

It's hard to ignore the fact that modern eating has practically been taken over by healthy eating fads. The Paleo diet, veganism, the Keto diet and the whole clean-eating phenomenon mean that most town centres and city dining districts are full of new restaurants that cater to these strict and trendy dietary demands. If you're a meat-eating carb lover who just wants a good, traditional, hearty meal in an establishment that provides great service, then you may feel like you're short of options.
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Hello, my name is Harry and I have been inspired to start this blog by some of my recent experiences in the kitchen. I will be honest with you, I have never really been much of a cook. However, all that changed when my granddaughter came to stay with me. She is a teenager who loves to cook and she insisted that old grandpa Harry joins her in the kitchen. She taught me how to prepare various dishes such as finger foods and dessert cakes. I really enjoyed learning to cook and since then I have been reading books about it and teaching myself.

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