So most raw vegan cakes aren’t baked but made. Vegans do eat cooked foods except those in the raw vegan movement, and when it comes to raw-veganizing cakes, you’re in for a little bit of work and trouble if this is your first time. But if you’re … [Continue reading]
So you decided it’s time for a new family member and now you’re going store to store every few days to pick up essentials. From making sleeping arrangements for your family’s soon-to-be furry companion to sourcing best nutritional foods, it … [Continue reading]
Ever bought frozen dessert only to look at the list of ingredients after and kind of felt cheated? And somehow tasting the thing didn’t make things better either? That’s sort of how it goes with maple syrup: there’s the real stuff made from maple … [Continue reading]
Parents often choose to feed their children raisins instead of the conventional sugary snacks in an attempt to create long-lasting healthy or healthier habits for the little ones. Raisins are sugary fruits that contain fiber, iron, and potassium – to … [Continue reading]
Taken into consideration everything dairies that have to be substituted with vegan ingredients, it’s no wonder making a vegan cake seems similar to a Master Chef competition for a lot of people. Is it a hit and miss? It can be, yes but once you … [Continue reading]
Noodles – those tasty little foods that make you instantly addictive could be affecting your health more than you realize. Think about it. Nothing that takes 2 minutes to cook could possibly be positive for health and nutritious in the real sense … [Continue reading]
You know how they say you are what you eat? Well, this expression isn’t just used in relation to body shape but also to emphasize the connection between food and mood, specifically the fact that foods affect mood and mental wellbeing. The concept … [Continue reading]
Imported or not, Australians too celebrate love and the Valentine’s Day celebration takes on different meanings for people. Last year’s shopping was pretty much as classical as ever: flowers, cards, chocolates, jewelry, romantic getaways and the … [Continue reading]
Obesity rates have been sky rocketing in Australia over the past couple of years. Since 1986, Australia has been gaining weight consistently, and there’s no evidence to suggest a change of course. Yet. Quite the opposite in fact. 1986: the … [Continue reading]
Used for cooking and to enhance flavor, sesame oil carries more health benefits than people realize. It is actually one of the healthiest alternatives to the other edible oils used in cooking. Sesame oil is obtained using a mechanical pressing, … [Continue reading]
You must have heard at least once – from doctors, friends or just randomly about the importance of a low-sodium diet. Sodium is the main component in the salt we ingest daily, and it is an important mineral, healthy when consumed moderately but … [Continue reading]
Season’s looking up and isn’t autumn a great one, especially for fruits and vegetables? It seems that all around the world nature works its best during the autumn season, providing people with so many reasons to be happy. Bonfire nights no matter … [Continue reading]
There’s nothing quite like a farmers market stocked with everything the foodie in you could ever wish for: juicy-sweet apples, antioxidants-packed berries, fully ripe kiwi fruits, soft-fleshy pears, deliciously flavored persimmons and, of course, … [Continue reading]
Only when it comes to wedding cakes, do most Australians think about asking questions before the tasting or before buying. It makes sense. When it comes to a wedding cake, you want to know who’ll be making it, what filling choices are … [Continue reading]
You probably try to teach your dog many things, and there are probably many skills you wish your dog could master. Recognizing his name, walking on leash and being home alone are some of the first skills that every pet owner teaches his puppy. And … [Continue reading]
Dog food is so cheap nowadays, isn’t it? Even in Australia, which is known as one of the most expensive countries to live, there is plenty of variety, and you can find even tasty, nutritious food that doesn’t cost too much. In Australia, more than … [Continue reading]
If there was a time when the idea of cheap, basic cleaning supplies appealed to so many Australian homeowners, it’s less and less the case now because so many people are developing an awareness in regards to the many negative effects associated with … [Continue reading]
Irish people living in Australia look forward to the St. Paddy’s celebration much like the Irish-Americans. This is a day when Irish heritage is celebrated all over the world, and Australia is not an exception considering that 30 percent of the … [Continue reading]
Noodles are quite the popular food in Australia, instant and authentic alike. And if you think only students and bachelor's gorge on these little death traps, think again. Noodles are a favorite among many regardless the age or gender. What’s so … [Continue reading]
What makes olive oil stand out? What is it about olive oil that makes one superior to another? Some people argue it’s the fertile soil and the growing conditions that make fine olive oils. Others say it’s the pressing. The truth is that more than … [Continue reading]