These days there seems to be a massive variety of non-dairy milks available on our supermarket shelves. But what prompted this sort of change in our thinking? Lactose intolerance has been around for a long time but these non-dairy alternatives have only recently gained momentum and … [Read more...] about Milk Alternatives
It’s a Food Revolution!
Recently IFS was asked to take part in the second annual Food Revolution Day. A Jamie Oliver initiative, Food Revolution Day is aimed at educating and supporting a college's decicision to supply wholesome fresh food to students. "Access to good, fresh, nutritious food is every child's human … [Read more...] about It’s a Food Revolution!
Ferment Your Vegetables
"That smells like a jar of farts". Yeah I guess it kinda does. My wife is very encouraging of my little food experiments. Every few months I seem to fall upon something new in the culinary world. Whether it be making my own ice cream, beef jerky, or more recently entering the world of … [Read more...] about Ferment Your Vegetables
The Soft Drink Alternative
When I heard about Kombucha I wasn't that excited. "Just another craze to hit the fitness industry alongside coconut water", I thought. But I tasted Kombucha at a local market and thought it tasted pretty amazing. The sales pitch was claiming almost no sugar and a variety of health … [Read more...] about The Soft Drink Alternative
Support Your Local Growers
I've never really been one for going to food markets. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the range of produce and the idea behind it, but the fact that they are usually only held once or twice a month didn't fit in with our schedule. It was always easier to just grab everything while we were … [Read more...] about Support Your Local Growers
Adopt an Allergy
This week is food allergy week. The concept is simple. Adopt an allergy, and try and live within its boundaries for a week. It's not as easy as you'd think, with many processed and prepared foods containing a myriad of ingredients. Just imagine being allergic to one specific flavour … [Read more...] about Adopt an Allergy