Posts from — July 2009

More and more people are avoiding gluten in their diets. Whether they have been diagnosed with Coeliac disease or have non-coeliac gluten-intolerance, chances are you know someone who falls into this category. But what do you serve your gluten-free guests when they come over for a meal? [Read more →]

These puddings, which resemble a volcano with molten chocolate oozing out of their shells, are a chocoholic’s dream!  Apart from the beautiful appearance and decadent taste, this is the perfect dessert for entertaining as all the preparation can be done in advance, and all that is required at serving time is baking.

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Prized for its tangy flavour and emerald-green flesh, June’s fruit of the month is the kiwifruit. The kiwifruit originally hailed from China and was introduced to New Zealand at the beginning of the 20th century where they were commercially grown. They were named “kiwifruit” after their supposed resemblance to New Zealand’s national bird and the name was officially adopted by international trade in 1974.

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