Bread is a quintessential pantry staple in nearly every household, however, it does not have the best shelf life. Finishing a loaf of bread before it goes off can sometimes pose a challenge, but there are ways of ensuring it stays fresh for longer using simple hacks. Any moisture exposure to bread can allow mould … Read more
He said when he makes eggs, he washes the shells and keeps them in a plastic bag. He starts the recipe by putting the dry egg shells in the toaster oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. The purpose of this step is to sterilise the shell. In the comments, users said to make … Read more
Urban gardening might seem fairly innocuous when it comes to its overall carbon footprint, but when compared to conventional agriculture, a study released earlier this year would suggest otherwise. The study, published in January in the science journal Nature, found the carbon footprint of food from urban agriculture is six times greater than conventional agriculture. But there are … Read more
Pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add in the ginger, chilli, spring onions, Chinese five-spice powder, sugar, sweet chilli sauce and soy sauce, and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Next, add mushrooms and noodles. Simmer for another three to four minutes until the noodles are cooked. Stir … Read more
Anthony Morgan, host of Secrets of the Jurassic Dinosaurs, visited the Jurassic Mile, a treasure trove of fossilized bones, plants and footprints dating back 150 million years. Credit: Ideacom International Inc. (Ideacom International Inc. ) Roberto Verdecchia is one of the directors of Secrets of the Jurassic Dinosaurs Deep in the Wyoming badlands lies a small … Read more
More than eight million shopping baskets of fruit and vegetables are wasted every year – because they go off before they can be eaten, according to new data. On a daily basis, UK households throw out approximately 2.9 million potatoes, 2.1 million carrots, and 1.4 million tomatoes which are past their best. That amounts to … Read more
Carrots may seem like incredibly easy vegetables to prepare, but there is a better way to cook them to make them tastier. You may feel confident that you know how to make carrots in the oven for dinner as all you need is to roast them with some olive oil, but it turns out butter … Read more
Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo shocked grocery shoppers who had picked loose fruit and veg over pre-packed items – by grabbing them for a dance. To the tune of pop classic “Single Ladies”, a reworked version – titled “Single Veggies” – began blaring over the store intercom as soon as someone chose a loose piece of … Read more
“Even in snow and single-digit temps last year, we were able to grow greens all winter.” For her carrots, she uses frost blankets. They keep the stems of her carrots safe from frost and snow, while the carrot itself grows in the warmer soil. That only works until mid-December, however, because by then, the soil … Read more
In the comments, users were excited about the new planting prospect. “I’m so excited to plant this year!” one user said. Another asked if they can plant in the spring if they did not do it in the fall. She responded: “Plant again next fall – garlic is always planted in the fall, harvest in … Read more
