We spend so much time worrying about what goes into our food, but how often do we stop and think about what is sitting on the outside of it? Whether you grow your own food, buy from a local market, or fill your trolley at the supermarket, washing vegetables is one of...
A classic vinaigrette (salad dressing) is typically a mixture of two-thirds oil and one-third acid, like vinegar or lemon juice. Here is a delicious recipe from @HeleenMeyer, to add to your repertoire. She says, playing with seasonings like lemon rind, mustard, herbs and spices makes it easy to have a different flavour profile every time you make this dressing. Different herbs will all lend different flavours. By making your own dressing, you know exactly what is in it, rather than a shop-bought version that can be very salty or even contain more sugar than you may realise.
You should always clean your cutting board after each use, especially if you are using your board to cut raw meat, fish, or poultry. "If you've been working with raw meat, it's especially important to clean it right away as this poses a high risk of cross-contamination of harmful bacteria like salmonella or E.
For basic cleaning in the house I use the following products: Vinegar Castile Soap Hydrogen Peroxide Ethanol Essential oils Bicarb With any of these basic products you can create very effective germ killing home cleaning products. Washing floors Vinegar Dish wash...
