Over the months of April and May 2021 South Africa witnessed several outbreaks of highly infective avian influenza in different poultry farms across the country. Avian flu may also be harmful to humans and WHO (The World Health Organisation) have advised on precautionary measures to prevent a potential outbreak amid the COVID-19 pandemic which [...]
Sweet, salt, bitter, sour and umami – is getting taste right an art or a science? The art of seasoning is about far more than adding a few grinds of salt and pepper. Balancing flavours relies on the perfect selection of the five basic tastes: sweet, salt, bitter, sour and umami. When you get it [...]
Cooking helps with social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. Hands-on cooking activities help children develop confidence and skill. Following recipes encourages children to be self-directed and independent, it also teaches them to follow directions and develop problem-solving skills. Fine motor and eye-hand coordination skills are developed by chopping, mixing, squeezing, and spreading. Cooking encourages children’s [...]