Fact: Some 795 million people in the world do not have enough food to lead a healthy, active life. That's about one in nine people on earth. (https://www.wfp.org/hunger/stats) However, the students at CCSC are lucky enough to have lunch provided for them everyday, as well as breakfast options. I am … [Read more...] about Waste Not, Want Not
Dietary
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
Welcome To The IFS Cafe 2016
A warm welcome to all our new families and those returning. I would like to pass on what it's like on a normal day in the life of an IFS café staff member. Starting at 8am the café opens for a complimentary buffet breakfast for our students and families. This includes: Assorted … [Read more...] about Welcome To The IFS Cafe 2016
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
Simply Fresh
Jamie Oliver has to be my favourite celebrity chef. I love his fresh and simple approach to cooking. I have made many of his recipes over the years and I have made many a Jamie inspired salad for the cold buffet. I also enjoy the fact that he is teaching colleges and … [Read more...] about Simply Fresh
The Heat Has Been Turned Up…
Even though it's Spring, Summer temperatures are suddenly upon us and often we are dehydrated before we know it. The average adult should drink at a minimum 2 litres, or eight glasses, of water daily. This is no urban myth. The average adult loses over 2.5 litres of water every day. Drinking … [Read more...] about The Heat Has Been Turned Up…