Author: Liz Flynn

Food and Lifestyle, Healthy Eating

Reducing Salt Intake In Your Diet

An overview of why a high salt intake is bad for your health along with some simple tips for reducing salt intake in your diet.

courgette and tomato bake with a crunchy topping on a red plate
Accompaniments, dips, and sauces, Recipes, Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

Courgette and Tomato Bake Recipe

A simple recipe for a tasty courgette and tomato bake, which you can serve as a vegetarian meal or as a vegetable accompaniment.

cafe rouge
Food Reviews, Restaurant and Hotel Reviews

Review of Cafe Rouge in York

A review of Cafe Rouge in York, including the ambiance, cost, service, food, and a rating for the overall dining experience, updated Oct 2020

eating habits- immigrants in the 1900s
Food News, History, and Trends

Eating Habits in America in the 1900s

During the 1900s there were many changes to the foods that Americans ate in comparison to the Victorian era.  Many factors influenced these changes.  Here is an overview of the factors that influenced the food that was eaten in America during the 1900s.

Food and Lifestyle, Healthy Eating

Healthy Eating On a Budget: 5 Easy Tips

5 tips for healthy eating on a budget, including growing your own vegetables, stocking up on store cupboard ingredients, and choosing cheaper cuts of meat.

Food and Lifestyle, Healthy Eating

Seven Tips for Eating Out on a Diet

Dining out while dieting is where many people hit a stumbling block in their diet. The temptation to opt for a dish that is high in fat and served with a rich, creamy sauce can spoil the effort that you have made to lose weight for the rest of the week.  However, it is not necessary to avoid dining out altogether.  Here are some tips for dining out whilst dieting.

Cooking Tips and Advice

Get Kids Eating Vegetables with These Tips

A common problem for parents is how to get kids eating vegetables. These tips will help parents to get their child eating all the food on their plate.

shredded ham in a pie crust
Recipes, Recipes with Meat

12 Ways to Use Your Leftover Ham

Ham is a versatile meat, so there are plenty of ways you can use it in your cooking. Here are 12 ways to use your leftover ham.

blue cheese
Accompaniments, dips, and sauces, Recipes, Recipes with Meat, Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

Ways to Use Blue Cheese: 12 Ideas to Try

If you have some blue cheese in your refrigerator and you are unsure of how to use it in your cooking, this article offers 10 ways to use blue cheese.

Family Life and Food, Food and Lifestyle

The Benefits to Cooking with Children

Many people try to keep their children out of the kitchen while cooking, but there are many benefits to cooking with children.