cerelia in # sauce • 4 years 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 • 4 years 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…cerelia in # potato • 4 years 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…cerelia in # sweet • 4 years 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 • 4 years 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 • 4 years 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…cerelia in # cherry • 4 years 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 • 4 years 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…cerelia in # pans • 4 years 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…cerelia in # vegetables • 4 years 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.…cerelia in # greens • 4 years 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…cerelia in # crunchy • 4 years 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…cerelia in # flower • 4 years 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…cerelia in # chili • 4 years 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…cerelia in # rice • 4 years 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…cerelia in # cooking • 4 years 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…cerelia in # spices • 4 years 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…cerelia in # spice • 4 years 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…cerelia in # fry • 4 years 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…cerelia in # smell • 4 years 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…
