Tuck into Tapas

Tuck into Tapas! The word “tapa” translates as “cover”. Tapas traditionally may have been a complementary piece of sliced ham served on top of a glass of wine, but we know tapas today as small portions of food. Tapas in Spain is one of the best-known customs across the world. Indeed, no tourist or Spaniard can resist these…

Lebanese Sweet Dishes

Lebanese Sweet Dishes From chocolate desserts to ice creams, to crepes and croissants, you can find all of those delicious confections in Lebanon.  The Lebanese people have a sweet tooth, a really sweet tooth, and they know their desserts.  Why not give some of these recipes a try and share if you make them over…

Savoury Lebanese Dishes

Savoury Lebanese Dishes This week we are celebrating Lebanese cuisine. Lebanese food is among the healthiest cuisines in the World because of the ingredients and the way the food is cooked with low-fat options such as hummus, tabbouleh and other dips and salads.   Lebanese cuisine combines Turkish, Arab, and French cooking styles. Characteristics include the use of lamb (introduced by…

Greek Baked Orzo

Greek Baked Orzo – Eat Healthy for Less Time: 50 mins Serves 4-6 This oven-baked Mediterranean orzo, one-tray meal is so easy to make that it’s sure to be a regular on your summer menu. Stir through chopped parsley, crumbled feta and freshly squeezed lemon juice to add a tangy finish to this dish.  You…

Lovely lollies

Lovely lollies There’s nothing better in hot weather than a refreshing lolly and what better than a fresh fruit one. They are also really great to use for teething to sooth sore gums (ensure you don’t add any extra sugar) Try out these and share with his what you make too over on or facebook…

Turkish Treats

Turkish Treats Turkish cuisine is one of the oldest in the world and it has been around for thousands of years. It’s geographical setting, trade, religion, and external influence have all contributed to the formulation of the most prominent cuisine. From East to West, the mountainous terrain to the beaches, Turkey is a huge country…

A Taste of Mexico

A Taste of Mexico Authentic Mexican food is vibrant, colourful, delicious, fresh and fun and uses an amazing array of chillies, both fresh and dried making it the perfect food for eating all year round. The history of Mexican food is a long and diverse one. It is believed that authentic Mexican food might have…