Potatoes get a bad rap in this diet obsessed, low carb society. Potatoes do not get the attention that they deserve on the American dining table. This root vegetable is a good source of B Vitamins, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Antioxidants and other essential nutrients. The average potato contains only 100 calories. Considering how filling potatoes […]

Many people who are constantly on diet and exercise fail in their attempts at weight loss due to many factors, one of which is nutritional deprivation. Most of them prefer not to eat at all than to take the time to prepare and eat healthy foods. The most common excuse for this is a busy […]

Outdoor activities are always fun for social gatherings with friends and family and one great way to enjoy this time together is with a large BBQ on a warm summer’s night. However BBQ are known for posing risks which can, at times, be avoided by taking basic precautionary measures and not turning a blind eye […]

Unsurprisingly barbeques can be the cause of many serious accidents throughout the summer months. As social gatherings are becoming increasingly popular during the summer, more and more people are having family gatherings and parties with friends, commonly taking place in the garden (as they do when inviting people over for a barbeque cooked meal). Unfortunately […]

Charcoal briquettes? Sear grate? T-brush? Weber BBQ cover? Can somebody speak English please?! I bet this is what all of you BBQ beginners are thinking, is it not? As with everything else in life, there are accessories and necessities with everything, and a BBQ is no exception. However when there are so many companies offering […]

It is without doubt that the summer months are the ideal time to light up the BBQ and party with the family and friends. However the perfect BBQ does not come easily; when having a BBQ, there are many factors which will ensure that your party is remembered for the amazing barbequed food that was […]

The DofE or Duke of Edinburgh Award is a recognition that many young British people hope to receive. It is given to those between the ages of 14 and 24 who can complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programs before their 25th birthday. At any given time, about a quarter million people in the […]

These are just some of the things you have to remember for safe cooking in the outdoors: 1. Have a bucket of water and sand ready for putting out fires and a rake for extinguishing hot embers. 2. Don’t run around campfires and limit the number of people around a campfire or fire pit at […]

The first things that often pop into our minds when planning and preparing for our camping holiday will naturally be our tents and clothes and despite the vast array of boxes that need to be ticked and the other, necessary tools that a camper requires; we all get far too distracted by the glitz and […]

You should be able to deal with most of the stains and discolorations that you get on your steel cookware if you clean them after every use. However, if you ever have some serious gunk on your pans, there are a few ways that you can get them cleaned up. First, the best way to […]