Health
Spud Sunday: In Defence Of The Spud
A recent Harvard study identifies potato products as culprits when it comes to weight gain but the truth is that potatoes themselves are not to blame
Spud Sunday: Vive La Spud
Antoine Augustin Parmentier, he who popularised the potato in France, also lends his name to these herby potatoes parmentier, with roasted potato cubes and plenty of fresh herbs
Spud Sunday: Souper Food
Mushroom soup with celeriac and potato, inspired by Gorta’s Soup For Life campaign and the ongoing quest for a good mushroom soup
Spud Sunday: What’s In A Spud?
So, here are the facts on what the potato has to offer when it comes to nutrition. It’s so much more than just starch…
Gym’ll Fix It
A trip to the gym and some raspberry scones – it’s an effort and reward kind of thing
Spud Sunday: Healthier Than Thou
Scientists these days are keen on both adding extra protein to potatoes and electro-shocking them into producing more antioxidants – but aren’t potatoes healthy enough as they are?
Happy Tummy, Happy Heart
In support of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Happy Heart campaign, launched recently at Saba, I give you some Thai Hot and Sour Soup
Spud Sunday: In Handel’s Day
George Frideric Handel, saturated fat, the war on carbs and musically-shaped duchesse potatoes – we’ve got it all here…
