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  • Benefits of healthy chocolate and the benefits of starting your own business  By : Antony.. Gardner..
    Chocolate is the name of a food which is derived from the cacao tree found in tropical regions of the world. These foods can be sometimes raw or unprocessed and processed ones. Generally chocolate is found in white, milk, brown and dark brown colors. The brown coloration is due to the addition of cocoa solids to the chocolate. Cacao trees have been cultivated for around three hundred years in the tropical regions of South America, Central America and Mexico. Documental proofs show that it was even used before Christ. The word chocolate comes from the Mexican word ‘xocolatl’ which is derived from xocolli meaning bitter and atl meaning water. So actually xocolatl means bitter water. The mayans and Aztecs of Mexico used xocolatl as a drink. Chocolate is associated with the Mayan god of fertility.
  • In Praise Of Mustard  By : Andrea Flint
    Mustard is a versatile plant with a long history of use for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Find out more about this spice which is used the world over.
  • Salmon - An Affordable Luxury  By : Andrea Flint
    Salmon has a reputation as a luxury fish, but is nowadays quite affordable. Find out more about this versatile fish.
  • Is Organic Food & Organic Farming the Future?  By : Davinos Greeno
    There is a growing public perception that companies are ignoring health and environmental concerns in their quest to maximise profit and in doing so they ignore other equally important issues such as environmental concerns and local communities.
  • Fairtrade, Organic or Locally Produced Food?  By : Davinos Greeno
    Again, I find myself torn apart with choices when deciding which is the most ethical, eco friendly and/or healthy option when it comes to shopping for food and non-food products.
  • Becoming a Vegan?  By : Davinos Greeno
    A vegan is a person who avoids as far as possible the use of any animal products for nourishment or for any other purpose.
  • What is Fairtrade food?  By : Davinos Greeno
    The Fairtrade Foundation exists to ensure that producers are guaranteed a minimum price for their goods irrespective of world prices.
  • Disadvantages of Organic Food and Organic Agriculture  By : Davinos Greeno
    Criticism of organic food and organic agriculture includes the following:
  • Are Healthy Organic School Dinners on the Increase?  By : Davinos Greeno
    School dinners have gone from a national joke to top of the political agenda, all because this year celebrity chef Jamie Olivers TV programme caused uproar over the quality of school dinners, the programme followed the chef and father of two small children as he tried to change menus for pupils in Greenwich, south-east London.
  • Why buy Organic and Fairtrade Baby Food?  By : Davinos Greeno
    Organic baby food has been around for a number of years but the first Fairtrade baby food was launched in the UK in early 2006 and reflects the demand for Britons growing appetite for ethically-traded products.
  • Buy Local Food to reduce Food Miles  By : Davinos Greeno
    I have to admit, I am becoming obsessed with checking where my food comes from and this is driving my partner mad. Whether you are in the local market or a supermarket, it says South African apples, Israeli pears and peppers from Chile. You would think that the UK and USA does not produce any food, if this is the case then where has the billions of pounds gone that our two governments pay in farmers subsidies?
  • What are Genetically Modified Foods?  By : Davinos Greeno
    It is difficult to think of another technology that has caused as much debate or concern as that of genetic engineering (GE) with food.
  • What is Organic Fish?  By : Davinos Greeno
    Is there such a thing as organic fish? Surely all fish comes from the sea and eats whatever fish eat? How can we control that?
  • What is Organic Chicken?  By : Davinos Greeno
    We all know about organic fruit and vegetables but did you know that you can now buy organic chicken?
  • What are Organic and Free Range Eggs?  By : Davinos Greeno
    Britons are buying record numbers of Free Range, Barn and Organic Eggs. Research shows shoppers bought 2.04billion of them last year, up from 1.64billion in 2002 (Article from the Daily Mail - 09/08/2006).
  • The Benefits of Organic Milk or is it just plain Hype?  By : Davinos Greeno
    Organic food and milk was promoted heavily in 1999 and 2000 due to the number of health scares such as BSE and the misuse of antibiotics and pesticides by dodgy farmers and producers.
  • Taking Stock of Leftovers  By : Andrea Flint
    A large goose or turkey is an impressive centerpiece for a celebration meal, but you'll have to find a way of dealing with the leftovers. Making a stock is a good way to make the best of your bird.
  • All About Basil  By : Andrea Flint
    Basil is one of the most popular herbs in use today. This article gives information on where and how it's used, and how to grow and preserve it.
  • Why are Online Organic Food Delivery Services on the Increase?  By : Davinos Greeno
    After a hard week at work or looking after children or relatives, the last thing you want to do is spend time pushing a big heavy shopping trolley around your local supermarket or walking around the busy town or shopping centre. Have you realized how much time you spend, and how much energy you use when shopping?
  • 5 Reasons To Grow Your Own Fruit And Vegetables  By : Andrea Flint
    More and more people are returning to the old tradition of growing their own produce, ranging from as little as a small herb patch right up to full self-sufficiency producing all their own fruit and vegetables. Why is it becoming popular again, and why should you start your own food garden?
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