It’s Recipe Redux time again and the theme for May is a brunch party fit for a bride-to-be, baby shower, graduation or special occasion.  I think brunch is a totally civilized time to entertain. But it is tricky to make everything look all pintersty stunning, when you’re still trying to...

It’s our monthly Recipe Redux time again and the theme is better-for-you cupcakes.  Or if you’re totally over an upmarket cup, you can showcase another trend in handheld desserts.  Well I’m not over cupcakes.  No siree.  But I am interested in the rise in artisan doughnuts and so...

A second post today, as its Recipe Redux time again – this month’s challenge is “Green with herb envy” and the idea is to take a green herb and use it in an unusual way.  My basil crop is in abundance at the end of our Indian summer and as the days grow colder in the southern...

Oh my what a theme for this month’s Recipe Redux.  With the Academy Awards on our doorstep the idea is to take recipe inspiration from a favourite movie scene.  I have so many favourite foodie films, like Eat Drink Man Woman and Chocolat but they seem a little too obvious.  So of course I chose...

The humble oat grain has been around for thousands of years. In fact, it’s said to date back to the 1st century AD. Oats later became staple foods in countries such as Scotland. However, they weren’t always popular and were often perceived as food for the ‘lower class’ as their primary use was...

It’s Recipe Redux time again and I love this month’s challenge: A trend in every pot.  The aim is to take inspiration from 2013 food trends and design a meal that cooks in one pot.  Don’t you just love one pot meals? And what perfect timing for Scoop Nutrition?  Not only have we...

It’s Recipe Redux time again.  With today’s reveal day falling just before Christmas, the idea is to share a favorite kitchen tool and a partnered recipe.  The recipes will be divinely healthy as usual and you might just get that last-minute inspiration for someone on your list. (You can...

It’s Recipe Redux time again and the theme is “Vintage Side Dishes”- Share the story of your favorite family side – or a tale about how you ReDuxed a recipe from an old cookbook or recipe card.  Shut. The. Fridge. Door.  As a vintage cookbook collector how perfect is that? Well,...

It’s Recipe Redux time again and the theme is a little more left of field – fermented foods. Think yogurt with live cultures, tempeh, Korean kimchi, sour dough bread, miso or traditional sauerkraut.  Our team leaders shared this excellent article on the techniques and rise of fermented foods...

Exactly thirty years ago, the year I turned 12, we spent 12months living in the USA and I had one of my most memorable meals, the theme of this month’s Recipe ReDux challenge.  But of course we have to give it a 2012 makeover.  I’ve eaten in some amazing high end places around the world...