Food, glorious food and drink!

Kettle Died, Need a New One!

Chris Nizzi — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:20:05 +0000

Kettle! should be easy to buy! I want to buy a jug shaped kettle to replace what could only be described as a good candidate for re-cycling and even then only if there was anything worth salvaging! My poor old kettle had become the butt of numerous jokes from friends and colleagues in the catering [...]

Breville Hot Cup, a Strange Kettle?

Chris Nizzi — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:48:45 +0000

When looking for a new kettle, two of my tea drinking friends suggested that I looked at hot water dispensers and both recommended the Breville Hot Cup range and in particular the breville vkj318 model purely for making hot drinks. I added it to my list as a potential option because there seemed to be [...]

Tamarind Jam

Chris Nizzi — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:32:42 +0000

On a trip to the Philippines recently I came across Sampalok or Tamarind Jam for the first time. My taste is more savoury than sweet but I thought I would try it! What an eye opener! Tamarind Jam is without doubt the best jam I have ever tasted and ate quite a lot, straight off [...]

Review of the Diet Solution Program

Chris Nizzi — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:45:06 +0000

The Diet Solution Program A review of ‘The Diet Solution Program’ By Chris Nizzi A weight loss plan that assures weight loss and additionally, astonishing levels of increased levels of energy and health generally. The Diet Solution Program pledges a real thorough as well as complete weight loss method that won’t just assist you to [...]

Limepickle

Chris Nizzi — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:49:30 +0000

What’s So Special About Limepickle? Talking to a friend of mine over an Indian meal in a Restaurant about limepickle or the lack of it among the condiments available to eat with poppadoms! I don’t remember having been to an Indian restaurant where limepickle was not on offer! Brian, who is seriously into Indian food, [...]

Suggestions for Scotch Bonnet and Jolokia Chillies. a Chilli Sauce!

Chris Nizzi — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 21:19:53 +0000

A great conversation about chilli sauce While at Covent Garden Real Food market last Thursday with the Old Hatfield Pickle Co, I met a chap called Shola who was very obviously into his chillies and particularly chilli sauce. We discussed the various types of chilli in the chilli sauce range and the differences in taste, [...]

Mustard, Spice and Condiment

Chris Nizzi — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:50:03 +0000

Mustard can be both used as a spice and as a condiment. this article includes information about the mustard plant, a brief history of mustard and other interesting background information on mustard. The mustard plant and its seeds. The mustard plant has vivid yellow flowers, each flower having four petals and generally flowers in early [...]

Hottest Chilli Peppers

Chris Nizzi — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 01:47:56 +0000

Chilli powder is generally regarded as a spice. This article is about chilli peppers, the varieties, what they offer and other interesting chilli information.

Old Hatfield Pickle Co at Hatfield Farmers’ Market

Chris Nizzi — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:16:31 +0000

The Old Hatfield Pickle Co will be selling its products locally I’ve had a phone call this morning from the lady who organises the Hatfield Farmers’ Market at the local council. She confirmed that the Old Hatfield Pickle Co will have a stall there. This will be the first time that the Old Hatfield Pickle [...]

Safe Food Preserving? Things You Should Know!

Chris Nizzi — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:53:01 +0000

There is nothing new in preserving food! Since time immemorial mankind has been actively preserving the food harvested to survive through the times when it wasn’t freely available. Preserving food is not a matter of survival nowadays. Fortunately times have changed! The seasons aren’t the restriction they once were. We can buy just about any [...]

Good News About the Lime Pickle Recipe!

Chris Nizzi — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:23:08 +0000

Thanks for all the emails about the lime pickle recipe Firstly, thanks to all the people who used the contact form to get in touch with me regarding the lime pickle recipe. Any help you need to make the lime pickle recipe or the lemon pickle for that matter, please get in touch, I’m happy [...]

Using Lime Pickle to Add Spice to Food

Chris Nizzi — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:45:23 +0000

Traditionally Lime pickle has been used as a condiment to give a tangy twist to many different meals. Lime pickle can be used to enhance the flavour or provide a contrasting flavour to most meals including meat, chicken, fish and vegetarian dishes. Lime pickle can add an exotic touch!

Lemon Pickle Recipe

Chris Nizzi — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:16:30 +0000

The lemon pickle tastes as good as it looks and should be eaten within 12 months.

A Nice Cup of Tea, an English Pre-Occupation

Chris Nizzi — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:09:02 +0000

The English are regarded by some as a nation of shopkeepers and tea drinkers. The English are without a doubt, tea drinkers. 165 million cups per day according to the English Tea Council!

Green Tea – Weight Loss and Health Benefits

Chris Nizzi — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:38:25 +0000

The association between green tea, weight loss and health benefits are fast becoming more accepted as scientific evidence mounts that proves the links between them.

Weight Loss. Where Do You Start?

Chris Nizzi — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:43:15 +0000

The topic of weight loss is emerging to be one of my life’s more persistent issues! The extra weight is not a huge problem, I simply don’t want it!

Chilli and Garlic Marinade

Chris Nizzi — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:06:45 +0000

This is a milder version of the marinade recipe from the Chilli and Garlic pork salad. Adds a distinct flavour but isn't as hot! A good marinade to use with pork and beef.

Marinade! What’s That?

Chris Nizzi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:32:51 +0000

I was asked by an acquaintance what a marinade was. So this article explains what marinades are, how you make a marinade and use them in preparing food.

Guide to Herbs and Spices Beginning With A

Chris Nizzi — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:30:11 +0000

This guide is a quick reference to herbs and spices beginning with the letter A. It includes what they taste like and the aroma they add to food dishes.

Lime Pickle Recipe

Chris Nizzi — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:37:20 +0000

Several people have sent me mails asking for a lime pickle recipe that is quicker to make than the traditional lime pickle recipe below. I’ve added a quick lime pickle recipe that makes a good lime pickle in about an hour as opposed to weeks! I’ve put a link in to the quick lime pickle [...]