Well Fed Network

Hiking through the rainforest in Grenada recently I saw nutmeg, cinnamon and sorrel growing. Tasting my way around the island was a palate opener, as the locally grown spices are so fresh and used in such unique ways; I came back bursting with new ideas. I have always avoided using nutmeg in many recipes, but […]

Veggies browned on the barbeque take on a wonderfully smoky, sweet flavour. Local, in-season vegetables, all grilled and arranged on a platter prior to guests arriving makes for a simple meal, either on its own or with a side of chicken or beef. The vegetables I used were carrots, fingerling potatoes (both parboiled first), eggplant […]

The first electric kettle was invented in the U.S. in 1922 by Arthur Leslie large. It boiled slowly and had non-renewable heating elements fixed in the base. From the 1920’s, kettles were made with waterproof elements inside the kettle itself.
The average British family uses a kettle six times a day and spends 23 minutes waiting for […]