Posts Tagged ‘The experimental DIY lab’
Butternut squash, chickpea & spinach curry
By Linda Cornelius ecogal Author and Designer A colourful vegan curry, rich, wholesome and full of tasty goodness, this is an easy and healthy dish. Free-runner extraordinaire Tim Shieff shares his favourite curry recipe based on traditional Indian spices, whole roasted butternut squash, chickpeas and spinach served on a bed of tumeric infused rice. If…
Read Full PostCan you actually live without a microwave oven?
By Linda Cornelius ecogal Author and Designer The answer is: yes, you can! It’s just a question of being smart and getting all the same benefits but in different ways, and here are a few of your quick and easy options: Replace the microwave with a smart oven The specialty of a smart oven is…
Read Full PostShopping wisely: a few tips for the new year and new you
By Linda Cornelius ecogal Author and Designer When I shop, I often make it known to shop owners if I would like to see a product on their shelves. This way I inform them of my eco/green wishes and create a vision for them: by offering more desired goods, the customers would buy them. And…
Read Full PostBack to Basics: Multipurpose fruit cake
By Linda Cornelius ecogal Author and Designer Here’s how to make a healthy, low sugar fruit cake for daily use Note: this cake is really low on sugar. You can adjust to taste. This procedure makes clever use of the same top-down procedure used for the much more known French Tarte Tatin (see here Jamie…
Read Full PostThe sweet names of sugar
By Linda Cornelius ecogal Author and Designer Below are the multiple names of Sugar. Under each name, you will find a description, its effects on our health, and where it is used in the foods we buy. This list includes: Sugars, Natural sugars, Natural sweeteners, Modified sugars, Artificial sweeteners, Sugar extract, Sugar Alcohol & Sugar…
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