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Layers and layers of flaky biscuit with fresh chives …. these are a winner any day of the week. You know those potato chips of the same flavour??  I don’t like them one little bit.  In the first place, I don’t care for sour cream.  Sure, I use it in recipes, but never as a topping for anything where you just taste sour cream …. yuck.  I know I’m in the minority on that.  These biscuits though?  The sour cream makes them rich and gives them a slight tang that is perfect to offset that richness.  Scallions are my favourite...

If you’re a serial lifter, this quarantine might be posing some challenges in terms of lifting heavy and staying in shape. If you’re a serious gym rat you know that even a week off can set you back substantially when it comes to progress, let alone a few months inside. If you’ve got the space, money and dedication you might already be considering setting up a home power rack. In this article we’re going to walk you through the process of setting up a safe power rack in your home gym that will keep you in shape without destroying your...

Happy cooking and eating! “This recipe is one of my firm favourites from my book. The wonderful flavours and crispy fried chicken texture really make it taste like an indulgence, but I get that extra satisfaction from knowing that it fits perfectly into my balanced diet.”  – Nick Mitchell, founder and CEO of Ultimate Performance. Healthy Fried Chicken Recipe (Serves three) Ingredients 500g chicken thighs 50g rice flour 2 teaspoons onion salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 egg Instructions Trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs....

One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns. If you have no daughters, Give them to your sons, One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns. If your sons don’t like them, They’re the only ones, One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns. Get them while they’re hot and eat them by the ton, One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns. Fill your buns with extra spices: cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Cram them full of currants, raisins, dried cranberries, cherries or other dried or candied fruit. Top them with a simple scored cross or...

I woke up yesterday with a little more lightness in my heart than had been there earlier this week. And when I’m feeling lighthearted, my first instinct is to bake. There are so many things I might have posted on this Easter Sunday. Hot cross buns, which I’ve been wanting to make (and make well—my last batch was a total fail) for a while. Pie. A brunch dish, like French toast. Chocolate eggs. Any number of different cakes. But all I’ve been able to think about is carrot cake. Maybe not surprising, since carrot cake is my favorite cake. And...