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The Humble Potato: A Versatile and Nutritious Delight

Potatoes have long been a staple in diets around the world, loved for their versatility, affordability, and mouth watering flavours. But what are the benefits of potatoes? And how can we add them into our diet?

Beyond their delicious taste and ability to complement a range of dishes, potatoes offer numerous health benefits. 

Here we will explore the advantages of adding potatoes into your diet, debunk common misconceptions, and shed light on the best ways to maximise their nutritional value.

Keep reading to dive into the world of the humble potato…

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7 Common Spices Indian Cooking Use

Bold Flavours, Delicious Food Indian food is one of the most popular choices all over the world. That is because it is full of bold flavours and delicious food. But what makes Indian food so yummy?  Well, firstly, let me start by saying Indian spices vary all across the country.

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7 Favourite Gin Botanicals

What Are Gin Botanicals? Gin botanicals are the various garnishes that are infused with gin to add a depth of flavour to your favourite drink. Over recent years gin and tonic have become one of the most popular drink choices in the UK. In fact, Taste Atlas class London Dry Gin third on their Most

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What Is The Scoville Scale?

What Is The Scoville Scale? When it comes to chillis, people refer to heat on the Scoville Scale. Our kitchen specialists like things spicy at My Kitchen Spices, but this fiery ingredient can be a little overwhelming.  The Scoville scale measures all types of fruits from the sweet bell pepper to

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What Herbs Go With Beef?

What Herbs Go With Beef? Herbs are a wonderful part of home cooking and can give you a boost of flavour. However, different meats require different seasoning to enhance the flavours present in the ingredients. Cooking is about experimenting. If you enjoy steak seasoning with maple syrup, keep doing it.

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How To Make Garlic Paste?

How To Make Garlic Paste / Garlic Puree? Fresh garlic paste or garlic puree can be one of the best ways to improve your home cooking. It will enhance your flavours and can give your cooking a boost that isn’t possible with the store-bought garlic paste. Homemade garlic paste is a great

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