Food and drink

Alkaline (basic) foods

Cake and lemonsIf you follow an alkaline diet plan, you want to know which foods are acidic and which are alkaline so that you can put together the right diet plan.
There are many lists of alkaline foods, some of which differ significantly from one another. This is because the definition of "alkaline foods" has changed over the years as a result of research into alkaline foods.

 

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How to freeze tomatoes

Vine tomatoesIf you grow tomatoes in your own garden or buy them fresh by the crate from the farmer, you often have more tomatoes than you can eat before they spoil. What is the best way to store tomatoes? Tomatoes can of course be canned, but many vitamins are lost in the process. The best way to preserve the nutrients and flavour of tomatoes is to freeze them in the freezer. However, you can't just put fresh tomatoes in the freezer, as they can easily lose their flavour if you don't do it properly.

What is the best way to freeze tomatoes?

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Cooking oil, which oil is used for what

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Which cooking oil should be used for what. With today's selection of cooking oils, there is often a lack of overview. Which oil is best for which dishes?

 

As a general rule, all cold-pressed oils should only be used for cold dishes and should not be heated.

 

Here are the most common cooking oils and the best ways to use and store them.

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Interesting facts about whisky

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Scotch is undoubtedly one of the most popular alcoholic drinks. However, it is said that a whisky must have been made in Scotland to deserve the name Scotch, because the country gives whisky its soul.

Scotch whisky is one of the finest types of whisky, which is what makes Scotch so sought after. Scotland has so many natural resources, from its marshlands to its cornfields, making it the perfect place to brew this flavoursome spirit.
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