BlogHide Reblurtscerelia in # sauce • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readIndulge and SauceSomething a little saucy. What might sound like a naughty calorie sink can be a healthy treat too. Look for healthy substitutes and make your own sauces!cerelia in # meals • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readPick Your MealsPick your meals for the day, week or month. It's good to plan and prepare. If time permits, heading out to buy fresh produce to cook is a great way to make sure meals are fresh. Don't forget that a daily shop can also introduce some spontaneous ideas at any moment.cerelia in # potato • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readPurple Yam PowerSweet potatoes, yam or whatever you wish to call them. They come in different shapes and sizes. Even colors. One of my favorite sweet potatoes is the purple yam. It carries a slightly sweeter taste and is packed with powerful nutrients that far outstrips any spud you might have had one evening.cerelia in # sweet • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readSweet AlternativesSomething we need to watch out for is sugar. Sweetness brought around through sugar has been common for a time. But natural sources of sweetness are the better choice for a healthier lifestyle.cerelia in # potato • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readA Potato TimePotato, round and shaped irregularly. We love potatoes and there are many kinds to indulge in. Just don't go overboard. It's easy to do so.cerelia in # fruit • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readStart A Day With 5 a DayA balanced diet is essential to any healthy lifestyle. Starting our days with fibre along with a serving of fruit or vegetables (or both) is a great way to kickstart the day ahead. For some, this will be a necessity as they seek to curb certain conditions or reach weight goals.cerelia in # cherry • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readCherish The CherryCherry, red and round. Oozing with rich flavours, a cherry is a dark and luxurious fruit to be enjoyed. Packed with antioxidants, it's easy to binge on. Dessert making with cherries is wonderful.cerelia in # cook • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readStir and Don't BurnAs a massive foodie, it's only natural one should try their own hand in the kitchen now and then. Yet it isn't always an easy task to get things right from the get go. Slow and steady, a lesson taught to us in early education also appears again. Keep stirring and don't let your precious ingredients burn.cerelia in # pans • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readA Sticky PanChoosing your kitchen tools is an important matter. A pan provides a surface to work your magic. A sticky pan only gets in the way of cooking finesse and may even impose long term health issues if the non-stick surface is peeling away!cerelia in # vegetables • 5 yr. ago • 1 min readSlice and DiceCooking with certain cuts is sure way to introduce varying textures to meals. Lately I have been a fan of shredding my ingredients for a smaller bitesize pieces that are infused with flavour. Slize, sizzle and enjoy!cerelia in # greens • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readGo Green A Little MoreWhen people talk about eating your greens, there is good reason to follow said advice. Green, green and more greens. That is what we should accustom ourselves to in order to keep a balanced and healthy diet. Fibre, vitamins and a number of other nutritional benefits are locked inside these wonder veggies.cerelia in # crunchy • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readSalt and ReleaseA good way to get rid of excess water within certain foods is to simply salt. How much is too much salt? That's debatable but the method certainly works. Add salt and wait for the release of water, drain and rinse for an extra crunch!cerelia in # flower • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readJust Take a GuessWe think of cooking sometimes as an exact science. Following recipes, cooking times and calculating even down to the last grain of rice. Cooking to me is about feeling and finding one's own understanding with a little guidance. This is how unique styles are developed.cerelia in # chili • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readThe Fragrance of Chili OilChili oil has become one of my most preferred cooking sauce that can serve as a fragrant and powerful base for dishes. There are many forms of chili oil and the variations make cooking ever more exciting. Even as a cold dressing, chili oil is just the right kick to bring some spice to your life.cerelia in # rice • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readGo Easy on The RiceRice is a staple of many diets. Eating it plain, fried and many other ways has become a way of life for many. Rice is great and will continue to be a staple for many but its important to eat rice in moderation and not make it the main feature of a meal too often.cerelia in # cooking • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readDrown It and EnjoySomething that we are not always aware of is that a little extra sauce can go a long way. I'm not talking about pouring a tub of vinegar over your fries but there are dishes that benefit from a little more submersion. So if you're being conservative, add a little extra and see how the flavours shift!cerelia in # spices • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readMix and Match Spice RackSpices come from all over and cooking specific cuisine styles is important to carry authentic flavours. But don't let that stop you from trying new things. Mix and match after exploring the world to create unique flavours. Delicious!cerelia in # spice • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readA Numbing SpiceHave you ever had something with such spice that it tingles and numbs the mouth? Yet, this spice does not burn as you might imagine. Sichuan peppercorns are something I discovered on my travels many years ago and have become one of my preferred spice types. Do not be alarmed by the numbing sensation, this is the beauty of a fragrant spice…cerelia in # fry • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readExtra Crunch and FrySometimes when indulging in some of the most guiltiest of gluttonous pleasures we are reminded of the importance of that extra crunch. Crispy, juicy and crunchy. Something not easily achieved. But double frying has been a way to preserve juices and achieve an unrivalled exterior for a while. Try it, double fry and serve. A true delight.cerelia in # smell • 6 yr. ago • 1 min readFragrance is Key to DinersSometimes it isn't always about just the way a meal is presented. Of course, taste is a sense that must be satisfied in every meal (to some extent). But one of the most powerful forces attractions we can use in our kitchens is smell. Wonderful aromas that waft through the air and make every prospective diner salivate. Smell isn't always easy…
