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TROPICAL ROOT CROPS
TROPICAL ROOT CROPS Root crops are a staple diet for over 400 million people. Tropical root crops such as taro, cassava, yams, sweet potatoes and coco-yams are extensively grown through out the Pacific and tropical regions. It remains seriously important food despite a growing reliance on imported flour and rice products in many […]
SALMON FOOD
SALMON FOOD Salmon is an oily fish which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, essential minerals and vitamins. It also has a rich content of protein. Raw wild salmon is 20% protein, 69% water and 6% of good fat that helps your heart health. Raw salmon contains no carbohydrates and 100g portion supplies […]
INDIAN SNACKS PERFECT WITH STEAMING CHAI
INDIAN SNACKS PERFECT WITH STEAMING CHAI We all look forward to tea-time where we can enjoy a steaming cup of chai with our favourite snacks. The origin of the tradition of tea-time can be traced back to the British high-tea, a custom that is believed to have started during the 20th century. This tradition was lovingly […]
DURUKA FOOD
DURUKA FOOD Duruka is a vegetable cane that looks like baby corn and has a natural sweetness of sweet corn. The plant and the leaves look like corn and sugar cane plants. Although the plant resembles sugarcane from a distance, the stem is much narrower and the leaves thinner and more flexible. The […]
MACKEREL THE MEGA FISH
MACKEREL THE MEGA FISH Oily fish is the key to omega-3 fatty acids that is beneficial to your health. While salmon, tuna, and sardines are all good sources of omega-3’s essential fatty acids, mackerel is the mega fish! This is what makes mackerel member of the superfood group. When shopping for mackerel consider […]
DUKE’S MAYONNAISE
DUKE’S MAYONNAISE Duke’s mayonnaise is more than just a century-old southern authentic recipe. It is the secret to great food. Duke’s today is one of the largest three mayonnaise brands in the United States. its popularity was at first largely limited to the South. However, today it is not a secret anymore. Duke’s […]
UNCERTAIN OUTLOOK FOR MACKEREL
UNCERTAIN OUTLOOK FOR MACKEREL While mackerel population in the North Atlantic has increased sharply in recent decades, the outlook for future may not be that good. The abundance of mackerel is becoming problematic for other species. The catches may be reduced, and the prices would rise. Several herring fisheries are looking uncertain and […]
CASSAVA THE ECONOMIC DRIVER
CASSAVA THE ECONOMIC DRIVER Cassava is a major staple food in many countries providing a basic diet for over half a billion people. It is one of the most drought tolerant crops and grows well in the tropical regions. Hence, cassava is capable of growing on marginal soils. Cassava is edible starchy tuberous […]
PACIFIC ISLANDER FOODS
PACIFIC ISLANDER FOODS Fish and other seafoods are abundant in the Pacific Islander diet. They are almost eaten every day in the island countries throughout the Pacific. Most fish and seafoods are stewed or roasted and some are marinated and uncooked. Fish are typically eaten raw, poached or grilled. The cuisine may […]
ISLAND FOODS
ISLAND FOODS Island foods include cuisines from the Caribbean to the Pacific Island countries. Seafood features in many menus and so does coconut as the coconut palms produce a supply of fruit all year round. Island foods also include chicken, pork and beef which are accompanied with starchy fruit and root crops such […]
