3 Reasons Why Eating the Right “Convenience Food” Makes Sense
My generation was arguably the first to make “TV”, or “convenience dinners” a norm rather than an exception. I remember watching “Home Alone” when I was 7 or 8 years old. When Macaulay Culkin i.e. “Kevin” was zapping microwave meals and muttering “delicious” to himself, I, being the same age, was thinking “yes, definitely!” I grew up in a home where a delicious freshly cooked meal was made every evening. And yet even in my mind, convenience meals were already part of my food vocabulary. Times have changed of course. For a long time, “ready meals” as they are called here in the UK, have been stereotyped as the unhealthy…
Reasons You Should Read Wine Club Reviews Before Signing Up
So, you love wine, and you need to have it with dinner every day, but you do not have enough time to choose and pick up a bottle from your local store. That is perfectly understandable. Lucky for you, wine clubs exist. They can help you find the best wines that will suit your taste. Perhaps you are already considering joining a wine subscription, but you are not quite sure yet. The best thing you can do in this situation is to read first leaf reviews so that you can have a better understanding of wine clubs. It will help you understand the club and the things they offer. With…
The Tough Process of Producing the Best Tupelo Honey
There are many varieties of honey on the market today. But very few can compare to the distinct taste and quality of tupelo honey. This special bee syrup has a noticeable light green tint, mainly if it is freshly harvested from the honeycomb and exposed to bright sunlight. The taste of the best tupelo honey goes beyond mere sugary sweetness. One try, and you can easily taste a hint of cinnamon combined with a subtle aromatic flavor of anise. A discriminating palate can also savor a bit of citrusy and light buttery goodness. It tastes extraordinary, which is why it is always in demand despite its high price. Producing the…
How social media is changing how we eat and drink
We love food, we love drink, and, nowadays, we love social media. There’s no doubt that technology is changing the way we go about our everyday lives. At the beginning of the year, research found that 83% of the UK’s adult population are active on social media. While we are using this platform to stay in contact with each other, we are also posting snaps of our days in a way to ‘boast’ about our activities, whether this is regarding our latest adventure or most recent choice of food. Here, with Inn Supplies, provider of double wall paper cups and other catering supplies, we discuss how social media is indeed…
The Complete Guide to Fair Trade Chocolate
The Fairtrade System currently works with more than 1.65 million farmers across 74 different countries around the world to bring us some of the most delicious treats known to man — one being chocolate. Is magnificent milk chocolate your preferred chocolate treat or are you more of delicious dark chocolate lover? According to research, Britain consumes 660,900 tonnes of chocolate each year! If you break it down it equates to 11kg per person — or three bars each week. This highlights just how popular chocolate has become, but where does our chocolate really come from? Read on for the complete guide to fair trade chocolate! Cocoa from Bolivia: El Celibo…
How do our eating habits differ by region?
Britain is a nation of foodies, with 66% of UK adults describing themselves as passionate about food and drink. It comes as no surprise then that 50% say they are passionate about home cooking and 53% of millennials eat out at least once a week. Brits spend a small fortune on food – whether it is takeaways and restaurants or luxury food from the supermarkets. On restaurant bills alone, the average Brit spends around £44 per week. But what does our money get spent on? Designers of modern kitchens, Harvey Jones, takes a look at the UK’s eating habits by region. Takeaway lovers According to a survey by Payment Sense,…
Japanese Lunch Alternatives – Onigiris, Bento Lunches, and Sushi Rolls
I’m no food blogger. I love food and I’m a blogger, but writing about food and recipes is really not my forte. You may be wondering why in the world I am writing a food post then? Well, the thing is, as a multicultural family different cuisines are always part of the weekly rotation. One of the staple cuisines in our home is Japanese. Add to that the need to have some healthy fast food is why today I want to share with you how I use some basic Japanese lunch alternatives to create some yummy meals that are perfect for on the go! A short while back I was…
3 Ingredient Pina Colada Spritzer
The heat of summer hasn’t hit its peak yet, but the excitement of what’s to come is something we can all relate to. The Great British summer is a time for barbecues, shedding the layers, longer days, and fingers crossed, sunny days. We rarely drink, but it’s nice to be able to have a nice cocktail on occasion. One of my favourites is Pina Colada. With it’s combination of creamy coconut flavour and pineapple freshness you can’t fault it. What better way to cool down and relax than by spending less time prepping and more time enjoying, which is why this super simple 3 ingredient pina colada spritzer is a must…
How To Plan A Flawless Dinner Party With Ease
There are hundreds of reasons why you might be planning a dinner party. It might be a relatives birthday or family reunion. You may just want to revamp your life and socialise with friends more. Whatever the reason, it’s no secret that dinner parties are hard work and sometimes stressful. With multiple things that could go wrong and so many people to please, it’s no wonder that many people are put off hosting them. But it is possible to host a flawless dinner party if you plan ahead and get organised. So if you want to host a dinner party but don’t want to feel stressed or anxious,…
McDonalds Restaurant Evolution + Behind the Scenes
We all have our own personal McDonald’s restaurant memories – for me, it’s the birthday parties that you could host at McDonald’s in the US back in the late 80’s, where all your favourite characters made your day special. For my other half, it’s driving up the Costa del Sol from Gibraltar into Spain after the border was opened in the early 80’s to get his very first taste of McDonald’s. McDonald’s plays a little part in all of our lives. So when I was offered the chance to visit one of their restaurants, and don my hat as an honorary crew member for the evening, curiosity got…
Chicken Recipe – Sweet and Sour Chicken
A sweet and sour chicken recipe is always a perfect go to. I love both chicken and Oriental food, and when they are combined I’m one happy girl. I love a good chicken recipe, and have been working to perfect my version of this delicious recipe. Since this chicken recipe is a quick family favourite I new it was worth sharing both for it’s delicious outcome and the simplicity of it. The ingredients are things that most, if not all kitchens already contain which make it easy peasy to whip up – chicken, salt & pepper, flour, ketchup, sugar and eggs are all basic staples. Soy sauce…
