An expert has warned people against eating tomatoes in November or December for a stark reason. One academic specialising in carbon emissions has issued a list of foods we should all be avoiding in the colder winter months, including fresh tomatoes, lettuce, asparagus, and strawberries. That’s because all of these fruits and vegetables have to … Read more
It’s World Pasta Day! Since 1998, foodies around the world have celebrated the day with a warm, hearty pasta dish. But this classical Italian meal would not be as adored without the perfect pasta sauce. While many at-home cooks opt for a store-bought jar, a popular social media chef claims that her homemade five-ingredient pasta … Read more
A food storage expert has warned there are five everyday food items that people should never put in the fridge. Experts at Plumbworld say avoiding their advice could both lead to the food taste changing and also losing its freshness quicker. The first item they warned against storing in the fridge was Tomatoes. Refrigerating them … Read more
This tomato and rice soup recipe comes from chef Jamie Oliver and is a dish that his dad would always cook. The comforting food can be served as a starter or as a main meal, perfect for this colder weather we are experiencing in the UK. Jamie’s recipe only takes five ‘simple’ steps and serves … Read more
Lots of us like making a tasty meal, but chopping vegetables is one of the toughest parts. It’s tricky, tiresome and takes a little while to get sorted, which is why tips on how to speed things up are always welcome. Now your tomato-chopping experiece is about to get a lot easier thanks to one … Read more
Storing tomatoes in the fridge may seem like a no-brainer, but in doing so, you might be sapping them of their succulent taste and spoiling their texture. Home cooking enthusiast and Kitchen Mason founder Emma offers up the secret to keeping those tomatoes tantalisingly tasty. She recommends: “The best place to store tomatoes is on … Read more
Cost of Living5:08Trade you a breadmaker for banana bread? When Samantha Fanning was expecting her second child, the room that would become the baby’s nursery needed a major glow-up. But as a professional photographer and at the time a single mother, Fanning didn’t have room in her schedule — or the painting skills required — to transform … Read more
Nothing better than ripe summer tomatoes to put on top of a juicy burger or add to a fresh salad, but most people do not know how to store tomatoes correctly. It may seem obvious to simply place tomatoes in the fridge when you first get home from the shops but it is actually one … Read more
Tomatoes can be tricky to keep fresh as most people do not realise they are storing them in the wrong place. It may seem obvious to place tomatoes in the fridge with your other fruits or vegetables but this can actually spoil their flavour and texture. Emma, a cook and founder of Kitchen Mason explained … Read more
Mix together cumin, coriander, paprika, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl, then add the juice from one lime. Toss in the fish fillets and cover, then set aside. Finely slice the cabbage, and squeeze lime juice over it and season with salt. Set that aside, then chop the tomatoes into small pieces, … Read more
