Surviving Veganuary – What Worked For Us
For some, going vegan is an ethical decision; for others, it is about health. Studies have shown that, on average, vegans have a healthier Body Mass Index and lower cholesterol…
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3 Ways to Keep Your Veganuary Pledge
If you’re thinking of taking the Veganuary pledge, how do you stick with it? Belle About Town spoke to Louise Palmer-Masterton, founder of plant-based restaurants Stem & Glory for her…
Will Voluntary Labelling On Alcohol Really Help Our Health?
Most consumers want to know about the ingredients in the food and the drink they consume. And on the 1st December a new voluntary e-label scheme for alcoholic beverages was…
5 Foods To Boost Your Libido
As the nights draw in and the days get colder, now is the perfect time to give the body a boost with delicious superfoods. These can not only strengthen the…
Cooking From Memory – Can You?
You know how it goes. You’re trying to decide what to have for dinner and think perhaps you should try to do something new. That latest Nigella recipe, or something…
How To Experience A Country Through Its Cuisine
For many people, the moments they feel they have started to understand different cultures have revolved around food. Eating frogs legs as a kid in France, dining with locals on…
Belle’s Summer Barbecue Checklist
Having had a few days of heatwave in July, August has been somewhat a damp squib when it comes to the weather, but those fine folk in their weather stations…
National Tequila Day – Mezcal vs Tequila
Everybody knows Tequila. But what about Mezcal? Can you tell the difference? Let me be your spiritual guide of this handy 101 to agave spirits. 1. Mind-Blowing Fact: Tequila is…
5 Tips To Build Culinary Confidence
We all like to picture ourselves as a Masterchef finalist, rustling up elaborate dishes with flair, wowing all who try our culinary creations and perhaps even receiving a compliment from…
For the Love of Condiments
As I get older, I’m finding myself increasingly passionate about condiments. There, I said it. So, when a study of the world’s most popular food adornments hit the Belle desk,…
