
Agave - is it really better than sugar?
I'm writing this blog, sparked by some misinformation I heard on the radio yesterday, on "better alternatives to white sugar". Agave was promoted to be the best of the bunch by the nutritionist, but as you read below, the science and the facts tells us that it's not all that it's 'hyped up' to be. So what is Agave? Agave nectar is a sweet syrup commercially produced from several species of agave plants. The syrup is sweeter than honey and tends to be less viscous. Most agave

How to make a watermelon cradle
A few months ago I had my sister's baby shower and decided to make a watermelon cradle as one of the 'fruit platters'. It turned out to be quite a feature at the table!! What you'll need: 1 whole watermelon 1/2 rockmelon Large knife Small paring knife ice cream scoop small melon scoop Raspberries Strawberries 2 Kiwi fruit 2-3 other fruits like orange, mandarin, pineapple to fill up the cradle. Method: I found the best way to cut the watermelon was to measure 3/4 across (and c