For more than 100 years we have been celebrating Mums on Mother’s Day. Mums need to be pampered, spoilt and to take it easy on Sunday 10th May 2015. Celebrate Mothers Day Putia-style. Here are 7 ways to thank your Mum.
Snacking in winter or for comfort is easy and often we don’t even know we are doing it. These tips are a sure way to keep the winter blues away with some great comfort snacks, while still feeling like you are staying true to your healthy self.
Lasagnes or pastas are easy winter and comfort food but can be full of high fats and heavy if you are not careful in the preparation. This post gives you some great pointers on how to prepare this time honoured favourite healthily, as well as delicious stews and other winter favourites.
Lunches can be a little tricky in the cooler days and cold salads and sandwiches sometimes just don’t do the trick. I love vegetable and hearty soups, they are such a great way to incorporate all the vegetables you need and are easy to make, store, freeze and reheat. These comfort food lunch tips are a sure fire way to keep the winter blues away, while still feeling like you are staying true to your healthy self.
Comfort food is all about meals and ingredients that keep us feeling nurtured, warm and wholesome during those cold days and chilly nights. Breakfasts are always an important start to the day and sometimes it’s quicker to grab a coffee and run out the door. With these quick breakfast tips, your days will start with an energy boost and keep the hunger pangs at bay.
For hotter days, Vietnamese cooking or shall I say non-cooking is as refreshing as it gets,. Think luscious salads, splashes of lime, bites of chilli and loads of crispy fresh vegetables. Here is my summer buster salad that fits for lunch or dinner with full crunch.
I always relish the days after feasting. There always seems to be leftovers that are lovingly re-enjoyed. Here is a delicious breakfast recipe for those hot cross buns that always seem to reappear even after you thought that the last one had been toasted, generously loaded with butter and devoured.
I have a saying: “Through the sharing of food we share life and one is never lonely or hungry.“ For the past couple of years I among many other food identities and Australian chefs have been an ambassador to “A taste of Harmony.” This weeklong event , funded by the Scanlan Foundation gives workplaces an opportunity to celebrate and create an awareness around cultural diversity through sharing of food in the work place.
To me a healthy, organised and clean fridge means a healthy body and an organised kitchen! These simple tips will have you on the way to cooking with ease, eating a wider variety of healthy foods and give you all the pleasure that you will need from your chilled kitchen companion.
With school back in full swing and mothers, fathers and carers working back into a routine the weekly lunch menus are now up for debate. So while the clock ticks and amongst the morning hustle and bustle in getting out the door here are a few lunch ideas for the whole family to enjoy.
