Soup for the soul · This crowd-pleaser is packed full of nutritious ingredients, but contains no dairy, egg or nuts. It’s a deliciously tasty dish that’s made with gluten-free noodles. · Nutritional content per serving 758 kJ 8.8 g carbohydrate, 14 g protein, 10 g fat, 1 g fibre Chicken noodle soup Serves 6 … Read more
4. Cooking with (a Lot of) Heat Common and uncommon hot temperatures. If cooking at 400°F / 200°C produces something yummy, surely cooking at 800°F / 425°C must produce something twice as yummy. But there are some edge cases—just as with “cooking” with cold—where extremely high heat can be used to achieve certain effects that … Read more
When you have food allergies, creating tasty meals can be a challenge. We’ve devised these delicious recipes just for you. No stress, no fuss. Crunchy goodness · Granola satisfies the entire family. Make your own and know you’re in complete control of all the nutrients packed into your mix. This is one of the most … Read more
Now that you and your partner are adapting to your new roles, you can start to think about how to make time for each other. Your baby today It’s inevitable that your baby will be exposed to viruses and some believe this reduces the risk of allergies later on. However, small babies can be quite … Read more
Now that you’ve begun to adapt to the topsy-turvy world of motherhood, try to carve out some time for yourself each day. Your baby today If your baby vomits large amounts and isn’t thriving, this may suggest a problem such as gastroesophageal reflux . This is caused by the immaturity of the stomach muscles and … Read more
For some, reliving a traumatic birth is painful and you and your partner may need support to work through difficult memories. Your baby today By now, you may feel that your baby is beginning to interact a bit more as you notice that he loves to gaze at faces and enjoys watching you talk and … Read more
A healthy lifestyle benefits your physical and mental well-being and helps you deal with the demands of parenthood. Your baby today Whether you’re breast-feeding or bottle-feeding can have an effect on your baby’s stools. The stools of breast-fed babies tend to be slightly runnier and can have a fairly sweet aroma, while bottle-fed babies may … Read more
Part of becoming a parent is learning to trust your own instincts, even if this sometimes means ignoring the advice of others. Your baby today Many babies have spots known as milia, or “milk spots.” These tiny whitish yellow spots appear on the face in the first two days and disappear by four weeks. Occasionally … Read more
DIY “Anti-Griddle” Using Dry Ice If a griddle cooks foods by adding heat, it should follow that an anti-griddle “cooks” foods by removing heat. PolyScience, known by many chefs for its sous vide recirculating units, makes a product that does exactly that: its anti-griddle cools down whatever you put on the griddle surface. You can … Read more
If you find that you need some additional help with the baby, there are several options to consider. Your baby today Sometimes babies develop skin rashes or irritations and sore bottoms around this time and, if this is the case, you can call your pediatrician for advice on how to relieve these minor problems, which … Read more
3.2. Making dusts One of the classic “silly things you can do with liquid nitrogen” tricks is to freeze a leaf or a rose and then whack it against something to shatter it. Unlike traditional methods of freezing, liquid nitrogen freezes the water in the plant so quickly that the ice crystals do not have … Read more
Let the celebrations begin! When it comes to a special-occasion cake – be it a birthday, anniversary, wedding or new arrival – we think chocolate is the way forward. With the help of our fail-safe recipe chart, plus icing, decorating and stacking guides, you’ll be transformed from home baker into a professional cake maker! The … Read more
3. “Cooking” with Cold: Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice Common and uncommon cold temperatures. Okay, strictly speaking, cooking involves the application of heat, but “cooking” with cold can allow for some novel dishes to be made. And liquid nitrogen and dry ice can be a lot of fun, too! If there’s one food-related science demo … Read more
Summer Roast Chicken Save on washing-up by making the couscous on the tin you’re used to roast the chicken – it adds great flavour, too. Hands-on time 25 min. cooking time about 1hr 30 min. serves 4 · 100g (31/2oz) feta, crumbled · 50g (2oz) black olives, pitted and sliced · Leaves from 2 sprigs … Read more
There are many small appliances and storage containers you can buy for the kitchen that are supposed to make life easier when it comes to preparing meals. You probably don’t need half of them, and it can be difficult to find somewhere to store the bulky appliances. I now have a core that I use … Read more
Hay fever misery If you’re reading this with runny eyes and sneezes, you may have hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis. This is caused by an allergy to different pollens. Tree pollens tend to be responsible from around February to June, grass from May to July and weeds from September to October Antihistamines are first-line … Read more
Maple Chicken Traybake Classic American flavours make a tasty glaze for this throw-together chicken dish, Hands-on time 10 min. cooking time about 40 min. Serves 4 · 8 chicken drumsticks · 3tbsp maple syrup · 200g (7oz) smoked bacon lardons · 50g (2oz) pecan nuts, roughly chopped · Large handful rocket Preheat oven to 2200C … Read more
Some of us can’t imagine a meal wit a heavy dose of hot chilli pepper. Scientists say spicy foods have their benefits — and risks. Fire fights fire Chilli peppers have been used medicinally for centuries. Chilli peppers have been used medicinally for centuries. In lab and animal studies, they have shown anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-clotting … Read more
“It’s very difficult to guide the habit of dental care of children in all ages. To celebrate Dental Health Month, we will give you some useful information about teeth care for children.” It’s very difficult to guide the habit of dental care of children in all ages. Michelle was stunned to tell her valuable experience … Read more
Hot summer and muggy weather cause water loss for the body, especially for children because they are active and playful, which makes them sweat and lack of water. Therefore, adults should initiatively provide an amount of water for children. Furthermore, not all parents can select drinks which are refreshing and nourishing. Mom, I’m thirsty! According … Read more