5 tasty ideas with turmeric
Go for gold!
Golden-hued and rich in the antioxidant curcumin, turmeric has impressive anti-inflammatory...
What to buy to create Asian flavours
Caroline Trickey shares what you need to create the flavours of Asian cooking...
In season early spring: Holy basil and Minneola tangelo
Holy Basil ‘Krishna Tulsi’
Traditionally used in India in herbal teas, these leaves smell...
Try this: Fresh turmeric
Looking a bit like ginger (its close relative) but with bright orange flesh,...
In season early summer: Thai basil, Lebanese cucumber, radishes
Thai basil
Basil contains useful amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin A.
Use
Thai basil is...
Fact or fiction: Spicy foods cause stomach ulcers
We all used to believe this. But now we know: no food will...
Ask the experts: Type 2 diabetes and cinnamon
Q: "I have been a type 2 diabetic since 1997. I was able...
Ask the experts: Curry paste
Q: "When standing in the supermarket looking at the herbs and spices, I...
In season mid-spring: Sage
The scientific name for this slightly bitter herb, Salvia officinalis, comes from the...
In season late summer: Coriander
Coriander is probably one of the most contentious herbs: people either seem to...
How to add flavour without adding fat or kJs
Nutritionist Bronwen King shows us how to make meals delicious, without compromising our...
How to include herbs in everyday cooking
When fat is removed from food the flavour is often reduced or altered....
In season late spring: Basil
This herb favourite differs between varieties: larger leaves are sweeter, purple-leaved basil is...
