The Noble Grape: Musings About Wine, Food And Cooking

3 Ways to Reduce the Toxins in Your Kitchen

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Buying organic produce, dairy and meat enables you to consume less pesticides and agricultural antibiotics, but are you storing your healthy food in toxic containers, or drinking and cooking with water containing hormone disrupters? Here are three simple tips for reducing the toxins in your kitchen. Ditch the Plastic Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in most plastic food wrap and food storage containers. It’s a known human carcinogen and can seep into your food.…

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How to Cover a Cake With Royal Icing

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Royal icing is considered one of the more difficult icings to use, but it just requires a little practice. It would be a shame to never have a go at making your own royal icing as it gives you a smooth, hard surface that’s perfect for decorating.  Here’s a recipe and detailed instructions for you to use the next time you have a baking day: Royal Icing Recipe This recipe is perfect for a 20cm cake.…

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2 Tips for Planning the Corporate Catering of Any Seminar

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When planning a corporate seminar, you need to give some thought as to how enjoyable it will be for attendees, and this means considering the corporate catering you use throughout the day. You may not think the catering is important and may be more focused on the information being presented, but remember that a grumbling stomach is sure to distract and keep attendees from following each part of the seminar.…

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