Breaking news: Bakery Products acquires North East supermarket supplier Tindale & Stanton
A family-run bakery and supermarket supplier based in County Durham has been saved from closure.
Bakery Products Limited has acquired the assets and goodwill of Hobson Foods Limited (in administration), which traded as Tindale & Stanton. The new business will continue to trade as Tindale & Stanton Limited from its existing premises in Burnopfield, near Gateshead. Bakery Products already owns the Woodhead Bakery in Scarborough, which it rescued from administration earlier this year, and has gone on to become a major supplier to the UGO supermarket chain.
A familiar brand to many in the North East, Tindale & Stanton is a long-established, traditional baker originally founded by Bill Tindale. Serving the region for over 25 years, there are two main parts to the business: supply of a full range of bakery products to local retailers, fish and chips shops and cafés via its modern refrigerated vehicle fleet; and a wholesale division supplying a number of national supermarket chains and retailers with branded pies and baked goods.
In August this year, the company unveiled a ‘beef and broon’ pie, made with locally sourced Mordue ale and Northumbrian beef, and sold in Asda stores across the North East – part of a range that the new owners intend to retain and grow.
In recent years, however, Tindale & Stanton has also faced some challenges. After the business collapsed into administration in 2008, former managing director Peter Frankland formed Hobson Foods to rescue the business’s production facilities in Burnopfield and Gateshead, and 160 of its 300 jobs. A year ago, the smaller Gateshead bakery was closed, with its 16 staff transferred to the headquarters on Burnopfield’s Hobson Industrial Estate.
Last year, the business reported a slightly increased pre-tax profit of £122,689 on sales of £7m for the year ending May 2010. I understand, however, that recent sales have suffered as a result of lost business following Asda’s takeover of Netto. Tindale & Stanton was previously a major supplier to Netto, accounting for annual sales of £2.5m – or more than a third of its total turnover.
Commenting on the acquisition, a spokesperson for Bakery Products told Soult’s Retail View:
“When Hobson Foods became available, we saw a unique opportunity to save a successful business that shares our traditional family bakery ethics.
“Tindale & Stanton will complement and enhance the current range offered by the Woodhead Bakery. The two businesses have strong synergies in that each is well known and respected in its respective geographical area with a focus on quality, range and value for money
“The acquisition also facilitates economies of scale through shared management and resources and opens up a variety of new opportunities to grow the Bakery Products business.
“It is planned that the 122 Tindale & Stanton staff in place when the acquisition was agreed will retain their positions. However, we understand that, regrettably, a small number of redundancies have taken place over the last few weeks.
“This is the start of a brand new era for the business which we firmly believe has a very bright future.”
As I reported earlier this month, Woodhead-branded bread, cakes and pies have already been selling well in UGO, with customers seemingly appreciating the freshness, value and local provenance of the products.
As well as securing a successful wholesale business, the purchase of Tindale & Stanton – whose products are already sold in UGO shops – provides further interesting vertical integration opportunities for the 20-strong UGO supermarket chain as it seeks to lessen its reliance on Nisa-sourced products.


So what is the difference between caramel slice and caramel shortbread, it can be simply explained in one way, BAKED CARAMEL. We all know that a caramel slice or shortbread, consist of the same 3 layers, a biscuit base, caramel and topped with a layer of chocolate. It makes such an amazing slice with the combination of the three, which is very sickly sweet. So yesterday I made the shortbread version for my Australian cousins, lets just say it’s always a winner!
My Childhood and Caramel Shortbread
I have loved caramel shortbread since I was child, I remember my mummabear buying it from the shops like you can in England. I used to eat quite a lot of the squares. Ever since I moved to Australia, you cannot find caramel shortbread on the shelves just slice version. When I first came I just thought they were the same, but one day I came to taste and realised a huge difference in texture in the caramel. It wasn’t as gooey. So it wasn’t till about last year, that I really wanted to know why it isn’t the same. I actually googled it, I read many caramel slice recipes, and started to see the difference from mine to their’s. The only thing was that they place the caramel in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, which actually makes it set to a solid nearly. In Australia, I have found that baking the caramel makes it a lot easier to cut and serve without it actually melting on the plate. The caramel not melting to me isn’t right and so, in Vanilla Sprinkles, I will sell caramel shortbread, but it will just be stored in the fridge cabinet.
So if you would like to see for yourself, which one you think is better. I’m going to post my recipe for caramel shortbread under the recipe category. I hope to see your creation of it!


This is the simplest recipe using Chex cereal and popcorn! I plan on making huge batches of it this week to give to friends and family. Below is the recipe and a few links on how to package this sweet treat up. You can also make this your own by adding different candy, leaving out the candy canes or adding in pretzels. Happy Holidays, sweet friends!
- 6 cups chex cereal
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- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp melted coconut oil (any unflavored oil works too)
- 1 bag of christmas M&Ms
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
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- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine chex and popcorn.
- Melt white chocolate and oil in the microwave or over a double boiler until completely melted. If you melt it in the microwave, melt for 30 second increments, stirring after each time, until melted and smooth. If you use a double boiler, stir continuously until the chocolate has melted. You don’t want to burn the chocolate or it will become clumpy.
- Once the chocolate is melted and completely smooth, pour over the chex and popcorn mixture and toss to combine. Add some of the M&M’s and crushed peppermint, saving some for topping at the end.
- Toss to combine and make sure all the chex and popcorn are covered with the white chocolate and toppings.
- Spread mixture onto the lined baking sheets and sprinkle more M&M’s and peppermint on top while it’s still wet. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces and serving. Enjoy!
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Making sure your body grows well involves getting the right amount of protein. Too much or too little protein can be a problem. That's where a protein intake calculator can help. It's especially useful in health conditions like muscle problems, kidney issues, or diabetes, where keeping an eye on your protein intake is crucial. An online protein intake calculator makes it easy to track how much protein you're getting each day.
This tool is handy in daily life, especially if you need to cut back on protein for health reasons, helping you make the proper adjustments for a healthier you. You can use the daily protein intake calculator as a valuable resource for personalised nutrition planning, aligning your diet with your specific health and fitness aspirations.
How to Calculate Protein Intake Online?
Protein calculators tell whether the amount of protein you consume according to your body weight and activity is right for you. Hence, it's essential to consider your goal and activity level while calculating your protein intake online. There are several ways to calculate your protein intake online, each with advantages and disadvantages. Here's how to calculate your protein intake online;
Step 1. Determine Your Goal: Clearly define why you want to increase or reduce your protein intake. Goals may vary from fitness and muscle retention to weight loss.
Step 2. Determine Your Activity Level: Assess how physically active you are regularly. Different activity levels require varying amounts of protein to support overall health and fitness.
Step 3. Get the Latest Height and Weight Variables: Ensure you have accurate and up-to-date information about your height and weight. These details are fundamental for a precise protein intake calculation.
Step 4. Find a Reliable Protein Calculator: Search for a trustworthy online protein intake calculator. Once found, input the gathered details, such as your goal, activity level, height, and weight. These calculators use algorithms to estimate the amount of protein required in a day.
Step 5. Make Changes with Proper Guidance to Meet Your Target: After receiving your estimated protein intake, consider adjusting your diet with proper guidance. This could involve consulting with a nutritionist or healthcare professional to ensure your dietary changes align with your goal and overall well-being.
Following these steps ensures a systematic approach to determining and adjusting your protein intake based on your unique goals, activity level, and physical characteristics.
How to use our Protein Calculator?
Before learning to use any protein intake calculator, understanding how much protein is needed daily is essential. The daily protein requirement varies depending on age, gender, activity level, and health objectives. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) suggests a modest intake of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight or 0.36 grams per pound. Here are the steps to use our protein intake calculator;
Step 1. Input the details in the Calculator: Enter the latest variables in this sequence- gender, weight (choose whether in kgs of lbs), height (choose whether in feet or cms) and age in the daily protein intake calculator.
Step 2. Determine the Activity level: Select one of the activity levels from the following options you see on the daily protein intake calculator:
Sedentary: Primarily sitting or lying down with minimal movement.
Lightly active: Doing light activities like walking, housework, or gardening for at least 30 minutes most days.
Moderately active: Participating in moderate-intensity activities like brisk walking, swimming, or cycling for at least 150 minutes weekly.
Very active: Engaging in vigorous activities like running, playing sports, or HIIT workouts for at least 75 minutes per week.
Step 3. Enter your Goal: There are three kinds of goals that you will find in the drop-down bar:
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Gain Weight: Opting to gain weight implies a higher protein intake to support muscle growth and overall weight increase. You then have to incorporate protein rich foods into your diet. You must create a calorie surplus, meaning eating more calories than your body burns.
Loss Weight: Choosing to lose weight involves creating a calorie deficit. This means you'll have to consume fewer calories than your body burns.
Step 4. Calculate your protein needs: Once you have entered your information, the daily protein intake calculator will estimate your protein requirements. This will be expressed in grams per day.
Step 5. Consult a dietitian: If you have any concerns about your protein intake or a medical condition, it's best to consult a professional. An RD (Registered Dietitian) can help you create a personalised meal plan that meets your needs.
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A Protein Intake Calculator considers details like age, gender, weight, height, and activity level. Using this info, it calculates the right amount of protein you need each day. The goal is to give you a personalised recommendation, usually in grams, to help you align your diet with your specific health or fitness goals.
It's important to note that these daily protein intake calculators provide estimates and may not be accurate for everyone. Individual needs can vary based on genetics, health conditions, and other factors. Consulting a registered dietitian or healthcare professional is best for determining your personalised protein needs. They can suggest meal plans or a specific protein powder for weight loss or muscle gain.
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Using a protein intake calculator is crucial because everyone needs a specific amount of protein daily, and this recommended amount varies for each person. The calculator provides the precise protein requirement for your body. Once you understand your daily protein needs, you can make informed decisions about your diet and overall nutrition for weight loss, muscle growth and weight gain. Let us broadly understand the uses of a daily protein intake calculator;
1. Protein Calculator for Weight Loss
2. Protein Calculator for Weight Gain
3. Protein Calculator for Muscle Gain
Protein Calculator for Weight Loss
This approach helps prevent the loss of muscle mass during the weight-loss process. Balancing a reduced calorie intake with sufficient protein is crucial to support overall health and preserve lean muscle mass, ensuring that weight loss primarily targets fat stores rather than essential muscle tissue. Here are some ways a protein calculator aids weight loss;
1. Personalised Meal Plan: A protein calculator can also help you to customise your meals according to your protein requirements. Since you'll be able to know the optimum amount of protein required by your body, you can include protein rich foods accordingly to stimulate weight loss. You can also try making some weight loss recipes.
2. Increase the accuracy of your fitness goals: Using a protein calculator can significantly impact your fitness goals. If you know your protein requirements, you can modify your dietary habits accordingly, which will align with your fitness goals. Thus increasing its accuracy and effectiveness.
3. Re-adjust to your changing body parameters: As you move closer to achieving your fitness goal of weight loss, your body parameters will change. Hence, a protein calculator can help you alter or adjust your meals and lifestyle according to your changing body parameters.
When using a protein calculator for weight loss, consider the following factors:
Your current weight and activity level will influence your overall calorie needs and protein requirements.
Your weight loss goals: Aim for a gradual and sustainable weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week.
Your diet quality: Focus on consuming whole, unprocessed foods and high-quality protein sources like lean meats, fish, eggs, legumes, and nuts.
Individual needs: Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare professional for personalised guidance and recommendations for your health and fitness goals. Ask if you need additional protein supplements or questions like how to make homemade protein powder along with the recipe.
Protein Calculator for Weight Gain
Protein is the building block of muscle, and ensuring you consume enough is crucial for stimulating muscle growth and repair. This is where protein calculators come in, offering a valuable tool to guide how to gain a healthy weight. Here's how a protein intake calculator can help you if you want to gain weight;
1. Determine daily protein requirements: Since a protein calculator determines your daily protein requirements, you can learn how much protein your body requires to gain weight. This should help you to curate a meal that includes protein in sufficient amounts for you to be able to gain weight.
2. Track your protein intake: Tracking your progress is an essential aspect of your daily life, especially when you want to gain weight, and a protein calculator helps you do just that. A protein calculator for weight gain can help you track your daily protein intake and progress towards your health goals. You can constantly re-adjust your protein intake if you have a track record of the same.
3. Plan your high protein meals: Gaining weight might require consuming a high protein diet. This can be made possible once you know your daily protein intake requirements. Hence, a protein calculator might also help you plan for meals with enough protein rich sources of food that enable you to gain weight. You can also consider buying some protein rich Nutrabay products for that extra source of protein.
4. Adapt to your changing lifestyle: You might want to change your meal plans, lifestyle and activity levels as and when your body parameters change. A protein calculator makes it easier to re-adjust your protein intake based on your changing lifestyle since you can always check how much protein you need according to your updated body parameters.
Protein Calculator for Muscle Gain
It's essential to balance the calories and protein you consume to stay healthy. But you'll need more of both if you're looking to build muscles. There are two types or groups of people in the muscle-building world who may utilise a daily intake protein calculator;
Professional Bodybuilders: They work out intensely, breaking down much muscle tissue. So, they need a lot of calories and protein—around 1.5 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of their ideal body weight.
Fitness Enthusiasts: These people want to stay fit and look muscular but don't plan on making it a full-time job. They might work out less, so they need less protein than the pros. The insights provided by the daily protein intake calculator guide to meet the increased demands of their physical activity and training regimen.
Read on to learn how the protein intake calculator can be used in muscle gain;
1. Tracks daily protein intake: A protein calculator may be handy for tracking daily protein intake. This shall help you to monitor your progress and adjust your diet to ensure muscle gain.
2. Re-adjust your dietary requirements in the bulking or cutting phase: Your body needs different amounts of protein in the bulking and cutting phase of your muscle growth journey. Hence, knowing your protein intake requirements makes it easier to regulate your meals according to your bulking or cutting phase.
3. Add protein rich foods that boost muscle growth: Once you know how much protein you need to consume daily, you can add protein rich fruits and vegetables to your diet that should boost muscle growth in your body.
4. Prevent overconsumption or underconsumption of protein: Consuming excess protein may harm your health, and consuming less would not help you gain muscle. Hence, it is essential to know the optimum level of protein required by the body so that you can consume the same in sufficient amounts.
Who should use the Protein Intake Calculator?
A protein calculator can be particularly beneficial for athletes, individuals with specific dietary restrictions, or those trying to manage weight or build muscle. But this device is an effortless way to improve diet quality for individuals with no special conditions and who are trying to achieve better health. Here's a list of defining who can use a protein intake calculator;
1. Athletes or bodybuilders: Athletes might need high protein intake, especially if they are doing endurance or strength training. Hence, knowing the protein intake requirements becomes necessary, and a protein calculator helps with that.
2. Vegetarians and vegans: Vegetarians and vegans might need help to fulfil their protein requirements. Hence, a protein calculator may help them determine the optimum level of protein required by their body so they can plan their meals accordingly.
3. People with protein deficiency: People with protein deficiency might need to include additional protein sources in their diet. Thus, it becomes essential for them to know the sufficient amounts of protein they need to consume.
4. People with specific health or fitness goals: People with specific health goals, such as gaining or losing weight, might need to constantly monitor their protein requirements to move closer to their health goals. Thus, using a protein calculator is highly recommended for them.
Expert Review on Protein Calculator
Protein calculators have become popular for individuals seeking to understand and manage their protein intake. While they offer a convenient and informative way to estimate protein needs, it's essential to approach them with a critical lens and consider their limitations.
You can utilise a protein calculator daily or weekly for weight management, gaining muscle mass, and reaching the adequate daily protein limit for growth and development. Experts suggest using a protein calculator for weight management with other tools like BMI calculators and a food calorie calculator to track your calorie intake and understand more about healthy weight.
Chenard, Cathy. n.d. “(PDF) Protein Calculation from Food Diaries of Adult Humans Underestimates Values Determined Using a Biological Marker.” ResearchGate. Accessed December 11, 2023.
Chin, Kim. 2021. “How to calculate your required protein intake and where to get it.” Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/protein-intake#summary.
Olsen, Natalie, and Aaron Kandola. 2018. “How to gain weight quickly and safely.” Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321982.
The protein needs of an 85kg man can vary. A standard recommendation is 0.8 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. For a sedentary lifestyle, the lower end may suffice, while those engaged in regular physical activity, especially strength training or endurance exercises, might benefit from the higher range.
To calculate protein intake, first, determine your weight in kilograms. Then, multiply this by a factor based on your activity level. For sedentary individuals, use 0.8 grams per kilogram; for those moderately active, go for 1.2 grams; and for those highly active or aiming for muscle gain, use 1.6 grams. This calculation provides a daily protein range, allowing flexibility based on personal needs and goals.
Aim for the higher end of the protein scale to gain muscle, around 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight. Distribute this intake evenly across meals to support muscle protein synthesis throughout the day. Combining this increased protein intake with a well-structured strength training regimen maximises the potential for muscle growth.
A moderate protein intake, typically around 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight, is beneficial when seeking weight loss. This level supports satiety, helps control appetite, and helps preserve lean muscle mass during caloric restriction. Including protein rich foods in a balanced diet is crucial for effective weight management.


Cheftains is a ready-to-cook gourmet meal delivery service in Singapore.
You select from a menu of restaurant-quality recipes you would like to cook each week, and we will portion and deliver all the fresh ingredients required for the recipe of choice along with simple step-by-step instructions to prepare the meal. No need to trek to the grocery store, trawl the web for recipes, and best of all, no food wastage!
Created by home chefs for home chefs, we provide everything you need to create restaurant-quality meals in under 45 minutes. Check out our How it Works section for more information, then shop our menu, and get cooking!
Each order must contain a minimum of 2 servings
Our pricing per serving ranges from as low as S$8.50 to S$26, depending on the complexity of the recipe and cost of ingredients required.
Recipes with more exclusive and uncommon ingredients such as black winter truffle caviar, fresh kale and quinoa will cost more than recipes with simple ingredients like egg and tofu.
A flat delivery fee applies to all orders under S$50.
What you get in your recyclable black bag are the recipe(s) you've selected along with all the pre-portioned fresh ingredients you need to make that delicious recipe at home.
Please note that we do not provide cooking equipment and kitchen tools like saucepans and pots.
A list of kitchen equipment as well as any basic condiments (like salt and pepper) that you would need to create any of our dishes, will be listed on the recipe description page, as well as directly on the recipe card. While you are recipe shopping, please be reminded to check that you have all of these items before adding the recipe to cart to avoid being inconvenienced later on.
These are some of the basic ingredients that most homes have:
- Salt (Table or sea salt)
- Vegetable oil
A list of kitchen equipment as well as any basic condiments (like salt and pepper) that you would need to create any of our dishes, will be listed on the recipe description page, as well as directly on the recipe card.
Yes of course you can! We offer both electronic and physical gifting options. .
You can reach any of our friendly customer service associates via email at email@example.com.
Our operating hours: Monday - Friday 9.00 AM - 6.00 PM.
Even though our team is out of the office on weekends, someone will be on standby to address any queries you may have with regards to deliveries.
We will try our best to get to your queries and requests as soon as possible, but please note that any emails or phone calls received during off-hours will be answered the following business day.
To place an order, you first have to create an account. You can register with these 3 simple steps:
- Go to our home page: https://www.cheftains.com
- Click on 'Sign up' (in the upper right corner)
- Fill in your email address and password, and click 'Sign up'.
Alternatively, you can opt for a one-click sign up if you have an existing Facebook or Google+ account.
Once you've signed up, you can click on My Account at the top of the home page. Here, you can edit your account information.
If you are still experiencing issues, please contact us via email at firstname.lastname@example.org.
We only deliver to addresses within mainland Singapore and Sentosa.
Our menu is refreshed weekly and features 6 recipes that suit a range of tastes and dietary preferences - meat-lovers, pescatarians, vegetarians and on occasion, we offer "low-carb" options for regular gym rats and sweet treats for those who love desserts!
If you have food allergies, tell us! Certain ingredients may be swapped out upon request.
All our recipes have clear, step-by-step instructions, so even the most novice cook can prepare a delicious meal in under 45 minutes.
Yes, each order must contain a minimum of 2 servings. You can choose to place an order for single servings of 2 recipes, or 1 recipe with 2 servings. Desserts, which are usually sold in servings of 4, are eligible for check out as well.
If you're feeding a party of more than 10 people, it is recommended that you drop us an email at email@example.com so we can assist you with your order.
Unfortunately, we do not cater to specific dietary requirements such as Paleo, Vegan or Gluten-free at this point.
Each recipe listed on our menu will have a list of ingredients included in the recipe, so you would be able to see exactly what you would get prior to ordering.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee that our meals are free of allergens. Each order comes with unprocessed, individually packed ingredients, if you have mild allergies*, you may simply omit or replace the allergen with another ingredient.
*If you have food allergies, tell us! Certain ingredients may be swapped out upon request.
While some of our meals are not considered "healthy" (sorry, but we really love our crispy pork!), cooking with fresh ingredients is infinitely better than relying on frozen meals or heavy take-out.
One of the benefits of cooking at home, is that you'll be able to eliminate and control the amount of salt, oil and other nasties that goes into your meal.
- Go to our home page: www.cheftains.com
- Click 'Sign in' on the upper right side of the website
- Fill in your email address and password and click 'Sign in'
- Click on "Menu" on the top right corner of the page.
- Choose your preferred delivery address and time slot
- Select the recipes you wish to receive, choose the quantity and click 'Add to cart'. You may also adjust the quantity and remove items in your cart.
- After making your selection, go to the shopping basket icon in the upper right corner and click "checkout now".
- Check your order summary and enter your promo code (if any) then click on "Proceed to checkout"
- On the payment page please fill in your credit card details then click on "Pay now!" If you are paying via PayPal, kindly click on the "Pay with Paypal" at the bottom left and you will be directed to PayPal site for payment.
- You will receive an order confirmation shortly via your registered email.
- You can also check your order history to keep tabs on your order.
If you would like to make any changes to your order, please inform us at least 48 hours before your scheduled delivery date and we will try our best to accommodate your request. The sooner the better!
Orders cannot be cancelled once they are placed. As we deal with highly perishable food, we would be unable to resell the ingredients at its peak quality.
Cheftains reserve the right to charge the customer a cancellation fee up to the cost of the order, in the event that we were only notified after the order has been packed and ready for delivery.
Head over to "my account" at the top menu bar and log in to view your order history. If you have any specific queries regarding your order, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Please check our home page for our delivery time slots available. We have limited delivery slots available for each window so we encourage you to place your order in advance to guarantee the slot you prefer.
We do not deliver on weekdays during this time, but there are future plans to do so.
If your order is S$50 and above, delivery is free! If your order is below $50, we charge a flat delivery fee of S$5.
Yes. We maintain strict food hygiene standards in line with AVA requirements so all orders need to be received and signed for. We are unable to leave your order at your doorstep so please ensure that an appropriate person is present to acknowledge the delivery.
If you are unable to inform us ahead of time and miss your delivery, please contact us via email via email@example.com and we will do our best to reschedule your delivery as soon as we can.
Do note that if there is no one is at the delivery address to receive the order during your chosen delivery slot, we reserve the right to charge you a re-delivery fee.
A change of delivery address after checkout is not permitted. If the delivery address needs to be changed after an order has been placed, this order will first have to be cancelled and then reordered at the new address. Please refer to our cancellation policy.
Do note that if there is no one is at the delivery address to receive the order during your chosen delivery slot, we will arrange for a re-delivery at a later time on a best effort basis. Cheftains also reserves the right to charge you a re-delivery fee.
The Cheftains team works hard to deliver your order within your preferred slot of delivery. Each order is specially packed for you and delivered fresh to your doorstep.
I ordered multiple recipes and they have similar ingredients. How would I know where each ingredient belongs?
All of our ingredients are pre-proportioned, packed and grouped into "dish bags" according to the recipes you ordered.
To save you tonnes of time sorting through all the ingredients and having to retrieve them later, we've placed all the items that need to go into the fridge into a bag, labelled with the recipe that it belongs to. The dry items that need to be stored outside the fridge are packed neatly into a box, also labelled with the name of the recipe.
While we hope this never happens, we know that mistakes can occur!
In the event you are missing an ingredient for a given recipe, or if you've received an incorrect ingredient or recipe card, simply let us know and we'll try our best to rectify the issue within the same day of delivery. Should we be unable to, we'll issue a credit or a refund for that meal (partial/full) on a case by case basis.
Because we strive to provide you with the freshest ingredients, we do not keep additional stock in our facility after weekly deliveries have gone out.
It is strongly recommended that you chill the fresh meat/seafood in the refrigerator (2-4°C) if you are planning to consume these dishes within 24-48 hours of receiving, and vegetarian dishes within 3-5 days. If you are planning to cook the fresh meat/seafood at a later time, it is recommended that you freeze it immediately (-18°C) upon receipt to maintain its peak quality. All our meats come vacuum sealed so freezing it that way would allow the meats to last longer than if it were stored in regular plastic bags.
Fresh fruits and vegetables should be stored properly in the crisp section of your refridgerator. Here are some of the best tips we found written by The Kitchn: http://www.thekitchn.com/the-kitchns-guide-to-storing-fruits-and-vegetables-tip-roundup-176308
If you are ever concerned about the quality or freshness of the ingredients you receive, please let us know at firstname.lastname@example.org.
In line with AVA recommendations, please find their guidelines on how long you can keep food fresh in the refrigerator or freezer if properly stored: http://www.ava.gov.sg/foodsector/foodsafetyeducation/resources/food+storage+chart.


Island Lake Lodge's Fall Harvest Beer Makers Dinner
The leaves are starting to turn and fall is definitely in the air. Island Lake Lodge's local farm partners are harvesting and their favourite beer company is putting out some seasonal favourites.
The creative Island Lake culinary team is partnering with Fernie Brewing Company and their brew master, Jeff Demaniuk, to create a special beer-themed dinner. Four courses will be perfectly paired with Fernie brews to create a special evening of culinary delights. You don’t want to miss this one… Limited seats available. Doors open at 6:30pm, and dinner seating at 7:00pm.
- 4 course dinner with beer – $89 (plus tax and gratuity)
- Stay the night for just $129
Join island Lake for this unique dinner as they near the end of the summer season.
Stay the night and enjoy a Bed & Breakfast rate from $129. Call 250-423-3700 to book your spot!


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Quality Fruitland is a full service grocery store complete with a fabulous floral department and "the best grinders in town" made right at our in-house deli. Family owned and operated since 1957, we remain committed to providing our community with the best local goods and produce around. From the bakery department, to the dairy cases, to the freezers, and everywhere in-between, you'll find countless high quality products made right here in New England. We also take immense pride in supporting local farmers, so when the seasons allow, you can expect at least 75 percent of our produce to be grown locally in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
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1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon soda
1 rounded teaspoon xanthan gum
1 small box Jello vanilla instant pudding mix
2 ¾ cups gluten-free flour blend
[1/2 cup each sorghum, millet, brown rice, amaranth and 3/4 cup cornstarch or tapioca starch]
¾ cup pecans, chopped
Mix ingredients together in order shown. Dough should be very thick and gooey. If needed stir in 1/2 cup additional flour.
Chill at least 1 hour. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto un-greased cooked sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375F.


*If you’re here for motivational tips & tricks from myself and my besties, scroll to the bottom. I typed out a fourth of my life story before getting to the good stuff.*
If you know me, you know that I am not, and have never been, a “morning person”. I like slow mornings. I set 2-5 alarms and they go off for about an hour. Seriously… I hit snooze more than anyone should. Sorry to my future husband. I was a tried and true night owl and did my best work in the wee hours of the night. During the first 2 years of high school, I rode the bus to school. The bus that picked me up at my house at 6:20 AM!!!!! I mean, looking back, I don’t really know how I did that y’all. I struggled making it to my 9 AM’s in college and genuinely couldn’t fathom scheduling myself willingly to be somewhere by 8 AM.
While I could write a whole post about my snooze issue, this post is about what the deciding factor was in my life that made me start setting my alarm (willingly) for 5:30 AM and what is keeping me going.
I am all about eating healthy and I am all about eating healthy EASILY. If it is too much work and I am not in the mood, I will chose unhealthy snacks/meals over the healthy ones. And that is not the right move! I am currently trying to eliminate dairy completely from my diet, which is horrible considering pizza is a main food group in my book. My go-to breakfast and snack currently is overnight oats! They are healthy, filling, and EASY. I have many different recipes that I rotate but the one I have chosen to showcase today is an apply cinnamon situation.
Early morning meeting? Needing a quick meal before pilates? This is the perfect option.
It is easy to make multiple different recipes the night before and have your choice of flavor waiting for you the next day.
Welcome back to FaF annnnnnd to your next weekend getaway: Napa Valley, and a little bit of San Francisco + LA. This was the perfect girls weekend filled with the yummiest food and wine.
Here’s a detailed look at all of our eats and drinks as well as fun stops and shops throughout the weekend.
*** There is a food + drink roundup at the bottom of the post to sum up our delicious finds ***
I am always searching for something filling, healthy, yummy, cheap, and quick. This meal falls into all of those categories! I also struggle with my immense love for cheese and being lactose intolerant. You gotta work around the dairy. Since feta is goat cheese, my stomach is happy! You can add whatever your favorite sides are and whatever spices and garnishes you fancy to this yummy entree.


They say that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, so be prepared to immediately fall in love with the menu at the Agatha’s Gardens restaurant. After dining on its summer terrace right by the town’s ancient walls, it might become a lifelong love. This restaurant is a place where tradition meets modern culinary trends and where local ingredients are prepared in a variety of exotic ways.
The Mediterranean fish and meat dishes featured on our menu have been carefully selected in collaboration with famous food consultants. Starters such as a fish carpaccio with an emulsion of local fruit, homemade šurlice pasta or ravioli filled with skuta curd cheese in combination with seafood will surely delight your palate.
GalleryEnjoy the food
Our fish is obtained directly from the island’s fishermen to make sure you enjoy local and fresh aromas. Each accompaniment has been carefully selected to perfectly round off the mixture of tastes on your plate. Be sure to savour our creative desserts. They’re distinguished by their light textures and combined with fresh local ingredients. The restaurant is also an ideal location for wedding receptions.
Experienced gourmets will love our three-course tasting menu. Every course is accompanied by a wine from the well-known Croatian Galić Winery chosen by a wine expert.
Apart from offering an excellent wine list, Agatha’s Gardens is the proud winner of the 2018 Tourist Board Award for the best restaurant on Rab.
Wine barEnjoy your stay
Wine bar “G9”
At the G9 wine bar, you can order some afternoon refreshment, an aperitif before dinner, or a glass of local or international wine before going to bed. Our waiters will be glad to present the drinks and desserts we offer in the Italian style. If you prefer whiskey, we have an excellent choice of whiskeys and cigars.


The handy 25 ml inkospor® X-TREME SUPAFIT® MUSCLE+ vial arrives with a completely revised formula.
The times are over when amino acids (products) had to be swallowed in line with the motto “taste doesn’t matter! As long as it works!”. Pleasantly fruity, instead of bitterly coarse is the new motto. Now there are no more excuses to not give your muscles exactly what they need.
11,500 mg high-grade whey protein hydrolysate supplies you with all proteinogenic amino acids and because of their broken-down form they shoot downright into the bloodstream and don’t linger long in the digestive tract.
With more than 3 g of L-arginine – the same amount as in about 225 g chicken breast or 100 g peanuts – the inkospor® X-TREME SUPAFIT® MUSCLE+ is highly suitable as pre-workout booster. For everyone who loves to feel a decent “pump” during their workout.
||20 x 25 ml
|Number of servings
|Name of the food
||Food supplement with L-Arginine, L-Glycine and vitamin B6. With sugar and sweeteners.
Water, whey protein hydrolysate, acid citric acid, 9,6% L-arginine, stabiliser glycerol, 3,0% L-glycine, fructose, pyridoxine, hydrochloride, preservative potassium sorbate, sweeteners (cyclymyte, acesulfame-K, sucralose, saccharin), natural flavouring.
|| 1 vial per day. Best served directly after training. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Keep out of the reach of young children.
||Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Not to be sold separately!
||Store away from sunlight and at room temperature.
|BE per serving
||before, during training
||Acid citric acid, preservative potassium sorbate, sweeteners (sodium cyclamate, acesulfame K and sodium saccharin).
||Amino acids from whey protein hydrolysate, L-Arginine, L-Glycine, 11,5 g protein/vial.
||Muscle Building, Muscle Definition


North Indian Cuisine
Spend a delightful evening enjoying great Indian food and wine with friends.
Great Taste, Great Tradition – Since 1978
Since 1978 we have been serving Vancouver a variety of Northern Indian dishes using family recipes dating back over 100 years. We use authentic and unique spices to tantalize the taste buds that can’t be replicated anywhere else.
All meals are made fresh to maintain the taste of the ingredients used. We also pride ourselves on using local ingredients wherever possible.
Here at India Gate we strive to create an atmosphere where you can feel at home and enjoy the service and hospitality of our family.
Hope to see you soon!!
Really good food. Nice and quick service. Lots of choices in the menu. Clean restaurant too....
I was craving our favorite Indian place in downtown and called to get delivery- order-it.ca was not doing deliveries past 9pm and it was 9:05pm. I called India gate and the guy really tried all avenues for me to get the food delivered even suggested a cab- because of fireworks we couldn't get a cab and he felt so bad that I had ordered the food he walked over to drop it off- of course I...
I have been here probably 15 times and each time it is fantastic. The service is amazing in the restaurant. The best shahi paneer out of any Indian restaurant I have ever been to....


Amino Replete - (240 grams)
- Brand: Pure Encapsulations
- Product Code: AMR2
- Availability: In Stock
- Ex Tax:$55.00
Amino Replete is a complex of free-form amino acids in naturally occurring ratios, providing support for athletic activity, cognitive health, immune function and daily wellness.
- Offers a comprehensive blend of free-form amino acids, provided in the ratios found naturally in high biological value (BV) protein sources
- Maintains daily wellness with amino acid building blocks to support protein synthesis*
- Supports athletic training, including muscle performance, energy production and recovery*
- Enhances healthy neurotransmitter synthesis with amino acid precursors to support cognitive function and positive mood*
- Promotes immune function, in part by supporting healthy glutamine and glutathione level
Suggested Dosage:Mix 1 scoop daily with 8 ounces of water or juice between meals or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Each scoop contains:
Servings per container
I-histidine (from I-histidine HCI)
l-lysine (from l-lysine HCI)
l-arginine (from l-arginine HCI)
Pyridoxal 5' phosphate
* Daily value not established
Other Ingredients: fructose, natural lemon flavor, and other natural flavors, citric acid, hypo-allergenic plant fiber (cellulose), luo han guo (momordica grosvenorii) fruit (extract)
This product contains NO yeast, gluten, soy, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.


Big Valley Ag Services supplies the fertilizers and crop protection products for hundreds of farmers and thousands of acres of rice and orchard ground in the Sacramento Valley.
We are dedicated to ensuring the protection of the environment while helping our valuable agricultural customers remain productive and profitable. Big Valley Ag provides its customers crop nutrients, crop protection products, and crop related services.
Serving not only field crops like rice, corn, and wheat, Big Valley Ag also services various tree crops that include peaches, prunes, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and olives.
Copyright © 2021 Big Valley Ag - All Rights Reserved.


Who should be on a gluten-free diet?
Individuals who have celiac disease require a gluten-free diet for health reasons. Ingestion of gluten in these individuals causes an adverse reaction which damages intestinal cells and can lead to potentially serious health problems.
People who experience an adverse reaction to gluten but who do not have celiac disease may have non-celiac gluten sensitivity (also called “gluten sensitivity”). In this condition the problems caused by gluten are not thought to be as extensive as in celiac disease, but for both conditions the only treatment is a gluten-free diet.
What is a gluten-free diet?
Gluten refers to the proteins found in wheat, rye and barley which cause an adverse reaction in people with gluten-related disorders. On a gluten-free diet, these grains and any foods or ingredients derived from them must be removed from the diet. This includes the obvious breads, pastas and baked goods made with gluten-containing flours, but may also include less obvious foods such as sauces, salad dressings, soups and other processed foods, since these can contain small amounts of ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains. (Oats are naturally gluten-free, but are often contaminated with wheat in growing and/or processing, so only oats which are certified gluten-free are acceptable on a gluten-free diet.)
Common misconceptions about the gluten-free diet
The gluten-free diet is sometimes promoted as a way to lose weight, or as a “healthier” diet for the general population. These claims are unfounded. The gluten-free diet is healthier for people with gluten-related disorders, but there is no evidence that it is beneficial for people who do not have these conditions.
- The presence or absence of gluten alone is not related to diet quality. What’s important is the overall food choices made within the diet, whether it’s gluten-free or not.
- If an individual whose diet contains large amounts of breads, pastas and cookies (especially those made from refined flours) switches to a gluten-free diet which eliminates these foods while increasing fruits, vegetables and other healthful gluten-free foods, the resulting diet would likely be healthier.
- On the other hand, this same person could easily substitute gluten-free breads, pastas and cookies into the diet, without increasing intake of healthful gluten-free foods like vegetables and fruits. In this case a person may actually experience a reduction in diet quality, since many gluten-free processed foods are lower in fiber, vitamins and minerals than their gluten-containing counterparts. This type of gluten-free diet may be higher in calories, since many processed gluten-free foods contain higher levels of fat and/or sugar to compensate for flavor and texture changes which result from the removal of gluten. Any diet that is higher in calories is likely to promote weight gain, not weight loss.
What symptoms could indicate the need for a gluten-free diet?
Symptoms of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity are similar and may include: recurring abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea/constipation, tingling/numbness in hands and feet, chronic fatigue, joint pain, unexplained infertility and low bone density (osteopenia or osteoporosis). There are hundreds of potential symptoms, many of which are also symptoms of other conditions.
What to do if you think gluten may be causing your symptoms
Consult with your personal physician/health care provider before giving up gluten. This is very important because the standard blood testing done as a first step to diagnosing these conditions is not meaningful unless gluten is being consumed for a significant period of time before testing. It is also important to consult with your healthcare provider in order to evaluate other possible causes of symptoms.
How are celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity diagnosed?
The first step to testing for both conditions is a panel of blood tests looking for an antibody response to gluten. If these tests are positive, the next step is an endoscopy. If the endoscopy shows the intestinal cell damage characteristic of celiac disease, this is considered the gold standard of celiac disease diagnosis.
There is currently no specific diagnostic test for non-celiac gluten sensitivity; instead, it is a “rule out” diagnosis. Consequently, the celiac disease testing described above would be done. In addition, wheat allergy and other potential causes of symptoms should be ruled out. If all of these conditions have been ruled out and the patient responds positively to a gluten-free diet, then the diagnosis of non-celiac gluten sensitivity may be made.
How many people have gluten-related disorders?
It’s estimated that in the U.S. 1 in 133 people have celiac disease. The prevalence of non-celiac gluten sensitivity is not established but may be significantly higher. Only about 15% of people with celiac disease have been diagnosed.
What are Gluten and a Gluten-Free Diet?
Gluten adds elasticity, volume and texture to many food products. Gluten is the common name for a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and all forms and hybrids of these grains. Gluten causes damage to the intestines of individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis and must be strictly avoided. People with non- celiac gluten sensitivity (also known as “gluten sensitivity”) also need to avoid gluten. A gluten-free diet is the only treatment for people who have these conditions.
Those who follow a gluten-free lifestyle have two primary concerns: 1) elimination of prohibited grains and 2) avoiding cross-contamination of gluten-free foods. Cross-contamination is a significant problem in the food industry, especially in non-dedicated milling and baking facilities. Very small amounts of gluten (more than 20 ppm) are potentially dangerous to people on a gluten-free diet. Flour dust in the air, shared equipment with dust particles, use of common utensils and baking equipment, and inadequate cleaning and scheduling of gluten-free vs. gluten-containing production are major causes of cross-contamination of gluten-free products.
Baking gluten-free in a non-dedicated facility.
It is possible to safely produce gluten-free products in a non-dedicated facility, but policies and procedures must be in place to prevent cross-contamination. The following steps and considerations will be helpful for your establishment to produce safe gluten-free products:
1. Ingredient handling
If there is a common facility for gluten-free and gluten-containing ingredients:
a. Establish separate storage and preparation/staging areas for gluten-free and gluten-containing ingredients.
b. Have separate equipment that is clearly marked and used for either gluten-free or gluten-containing products. This includes measuring tools, mixing bowls, pans, utensils, etc.
c. Establish policies requiring all employees to have clean garments and hands when handling gluten-free products. This would include a policy about outside foods and beverages not being allowed in the production area; changing into clean lab coats, aprons, and gloves for gluten-free production.
2. Facility and equipment
Best practices for the facility and equipment would be to have separate production areas and equipment that has controlled air-flow between the two production areas. Equipment should be dedicated in each area for use on gluten-free or non-gluten-free production. This practice minimizes the potential for air-borne dust contamination.
When this is not possible, you must consider the high risk of cross contamination from airborne dust and shared equipment with residual dust and flour that cannot be easily removed with normal cleaning.
3. Reduce cross-contamination
Use wet cleaning systems. Use of wet-wash cleaning systems is the best way to remove gluten from equipment and utensils used in gluten-free production. As much as possible, shared equipment should be broken down before gluten-free production and cleaned using commercial cleaning products and commercial dishwashing systems. When shared equipment cannot be cleaned using a wet-wash system, there is risk of cross-contamination.
4. Schedule gluten-free production no less than 24 hours after the last gluten-containing production has been completed (including packaging).
Give air-borne flour dust adequate time to settle to the ground by scheduling gluten-free production at the beginning of the day, after no production has occurred for at least 24 hours. Scheduling gluten-free production on Monday mornings after a thorough wipe-down has been done and no baking has occurred over the weekend is ideal. Be sure to observe any dust on the equipment and wipe it down and clean utensils that have been exposed to the air before starting production. To be sure, consider doing swab testing of the equipment before production of gluten-free products.
5. Storage of all gluten-free ingredients and products in sealed, well-marked containers.
To avoid cross contamination all gluten-free ingredients should have a designated storage area and containers, designated prep area and packaging area. These areas should be washed down before use for gluten-free production. All gluten-free products must be stored in closed containers and packages to prevent cross-contamination.
Labeling - The Law
All goods not consumed on the premises are required to meet the labeling requirements established by the FDA, including ingredient listings, allergy and nutritional information and company information.
As of January 2006, the top eight common allergens (which include wheat) must be labeled on FDA-regulated products. These allergens are: wheat, eggs, soy, dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, shell fish and finned fish. Labels must list the allergen using common language either immediately after the ingredient [Example: Milk, semolina (wheat), eggs, salt....] or at the end of the ingredient list starting with the word ‘Contains’. [Example: Contains wheat, eggs, milk.] This is the allergen labeling format required by the FDA.
In August 2013 the FDA issued a ruling on gluten-free labeling (effective August, 2014). Labeling gluten-free is voluntary. However, products carrying a gluten-free label claim must meet the definition set by the FDA, which includes:
- Must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) gluten.
- Cannot contain any type of wheat, rye, barley or crossbreeds of these grains.
- Cannot contain any ingredient derived from these grains that has not been processed to remove gluten.
- Cannot contain an ingredient derived from these grains which has been processed to remove gluten, if it results in the food containing 20 or more ppm gluten.


In 1966, Bill Postiy began a small butcher shop in our current location on Columbus Rd. in Canton, Ohio. In the following years, Bill worked hard and grew his business alone until his brother Ron left his career in meat inspection and joined him. Over the years, the Postiy brothers supplied the Akron, Canton, and Cleveland markets with more fresh meat and groceries than one could have ever imagined. After years of growth, they had a wonderful selection of high-quality fresh meats, as well as frozen and dry goods. Postiy’s made a huge variety of custom beef and sausage blends and were known for their competitive pricing and quality products. Today, Postiy’s offers a complete line of fresh and custom cut meats, fresh product, frozen seafood and groceries, and a large selection of dry groceries. We invite you to stop in to see our selection and our knowledgeable staff will be happy to talk with you.


I have tried three high ratio EPA fish oils for a while now, all available in 200 ml or greater bottles, and all available in Canada. The Trophic High EPA fish oil is a 2:1 ratio, lemon flavoured, 250 ml bottle. It is quite easy to take by the tablespoon, with a fairly light texture, a bit like canola oil salad dressing with lemon juice added. The total O3 content is listed at 2700 mg per tsp (5 ml).
The Ascenta 3:1 Nutrasea HP is also lemon flavoured. It comes in a 200 ml bottle, and has a slightly more oily texture. It has 2300 mg of O3 per 1 tsp. I would describe it as a bit like an olive oil dressing with lemon juice. It is also relatively palatable. (I have tried the apple flavour, lower ratio fish oil, which as I recall, was not too bad either.)
Finally, the O3mega+ Joy comes in at about a 7:1 ratio, the highest of the three, in a 200 ml bottle. It lists about 2200 mg of EPA and 320 mg of DHA per tsp. It has vitamin E and rosemary added. It has a quite heavy oily taste, and the orange flavour does not really resemble an orange. While my preference is definitely for higher EPA ratio products, and while initially this product was passable, after a while I found the taste became less tolerable.
Hopefully Genuine Health, the makers of O3mega, will reformulate their product with better flavouring, since I would certainly recommend it, if not for the fact that the current orange flavour is unpalatable.
Recently VRP (Vitamin Research Products) have come out with a “great-tasting” Omega-3 supplement (http://www.vrp.com/single-vitamins/delicious-omegas-new-great-tasting-bioavailable-source-of-omega-3s-and-d3 ). The description says that this “new product, which is so pleasant-tasting that it’s like drinking a dessert, is a peach nectar flavor with a mango twist and has no fishy after taste whatsoever”. This is a liquid supplement with an average Omega-3 content per serving (not high potency), and a 1:1 EPA to DHA ratio, so it does not really meet my needs. However, it may work for people who dislike the taste (or even the idea) of liquid fish oil. It also has Vitamin D added, which can be beneficial if you are not already taking a Vitamin D supplement.


Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats needed for proper brain function. They help your body build healthy brain cells, and help regulate the production of neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain that control behavior and mood. Learning and behavioral difficulties are common among children and adults with ADHD, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce behavioral problems and enhance learning. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish, including tuna, sardines, herring and salmon. You can also obtain omega-3 fatty acids from flax seeds and flax seed oil. Top your cold breakfast cereal or oatmeal with flax seeds, or add some flax oil or seeds to your smoothies. There is currently no recommended daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
When does an apple a day not keep the doctor away? When the person eating the apple is sensitive to salicylate. This is a natural substance abundant in red apples and other healthy foods like almonds, cranberries, grapes, and tomatoes. Salicylates are also found in aspirin and other pain medication.
Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium.
Zinc regulates the neurotransmitter dopamine and may make methylphenidate more effective by improving the brain’s response to dopamine. Low levels of this mineral correlate with inattention. Iron is also necessary for making dopamine. One small study showed ferritin levels (a measure of iron stores) to be low in 84 percent of ADHD children compared to 18 percent of the control group. Low iron levels correlate with cognitive deficits and severe ADHD. Like zinc, magnesium is used to make neurotransmitters involved in attention and concentration, and it has a calming effect on the brain. Have your physician test these levels. All three minerals are found in lean meats, poultry, seafood, nuts, soy, and fortified cereals. While diet is the safest way to increase all three mineral levels, a multivitamin/multimineral with iron will ensure that you or your child gets the daily reference value (DRV) of these minerals.
B Vitamins. Studies suggest that giving children who have low levels of B vitamins a supplement improved some IQ scores (by 16 points) and reduced aggression and antisocial behavior. “Vitamin B-6 seems to increase the brain’s levels of dopamine, which improves alertness,”
The Feingold Diet
In the early 1970s, Dr. Benjamin Feingold generated a firestorm of excitement and controversy by asserting that certain foods and food additives could trigger ADHD. Feingold, who was Chief Emeritus of the Department of Allergy at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital and Permanente Medical Group in San Francisco, reported that when he prescribed dietary changes for patients with hives, asthma, or other allergic reactions, their behavioral problems (if present) sometimes diminished. He claimed that 30 percent to 50 percent of his hyperactive patients benefited from diets free of artificial colorings and flavorings and certain natural chemicals (salicylates in apricots, berries, tomatoes, and other foods). Thousands of beleaguered families, eager for drug-free relief for their hyperactive children, tried Feingold’s diet. Many reported improvement in their children’s behavior. . Slowly, researchers began testing Feingold’s claim.
In 1982 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a “consensus development conference” on diets and hyperactivity to review the early scientific research and advise health professionals and the public. That NIH panel concluded that food additives and certain foods do, indeed, affect a small proportion of children with behavioral problems. In addition to noting that anecdotal reports claimed “dramatic improvements” in some hyperactive children, the panel concluded that controlled studies “did indicate a limited positive association between defined [Feingold-type] diets and a decrease in hyperactivity.” It pointed out that a major limitation of the research was that most studies tested the effect only of dyes and not of other additives and foods that also might promote hyperactivity. It recognized “that initiation of a trial of dietary treatment . . . may be warranted” for hyperactive children. The conference recommended that additional research on diet and behavior be conducted, but over the next decade and a half only scattered research was done. The failure to conduct a broad range of research means that little is known about the percentage of children who respond to dietary therapy, to what degree they respond, which children are likeliest to be affected, the additives and foods that cause problems, and the best ways to use diet therapy.
Deciding on a treatment
Until some preventive method or cure is developed, parents of a child with ADHD need to determine what therapies to try. One possible alternative is a dietary approach, which seeks to identify and remove irritants in foods that cause behavioral symptoms. That approach entails eliminating certain foods from the (unmedicated) child’s diet for several weeks to see if his or her behavior improves. In some cases, dietary changes by themselves may adequately reduce behavioral problems.
Your goal is to identify the specific foods or additives, if any, that affect your child. What makes that task especially challenging is that children’s behavior ordinarily is so variable. Some parents who have put their children on special diets, though, say that their children willingly cooperate in making dietary changes, especially after they discover that those changes make them feel better. Some older children avidly read labels to avoid certain ingredients. But, no matter the age of your child or the exact nature of his or her behavioral problem, it could be worth trying diet. It is certainly safer and cheaper than using stimulant drugs, and, if your child has been eating a lot of artificially colored foods, it may also be more nutritious. At worst, a modified diet won’t help and you’ve delayed for several weeks trying another option.
Finding a diet that will help your child will require time, patience, and experimentation. Numerous studies have demonstrated that some children are sensitive to dyes. Thus, you might start by eliminating only foods (and vitamins, drugs, and toothpastes) that contain artificial colorings. The Feingold diet, which is based mostly on unconfirmed reports from parents and doctors, eliminates additional additives, as well as “salicylate-containing” foods. That diet eliminates: • artificial colorings (look for names like Red 40 and Yellow 5 on labels) • artificial flavorings (including vanillin, used in synthetic vanilla) • artificial sweeteners (acesulfame-K, aspartame, saccharin, sucralose) • BHA, BHT, and TBHQ preservatives One study suggests that sodium benzoate and benzoic acid should also be on that list. The Feingold diet also excludes certain fruits and vegetables, though, again, studies have not demonstrated that they cause problems (see box on the next page for lists of excluded and permitted foods). While that diet excludes many common foods, later you can add back any to which your child is not sensitive. Once you have decided which foods and additives you will eliminate, check all the foods in your refrigerator, pantry, and cupboards. Remove or discard any foods that contain banned ingredients. The Feingold Association publishes lists of selected packaged and chain-restaurant foods that fit into the diet, but you’ll have to become a careful label reader and inquisitive restaurant-goer to learn the ingredients in your children’s favorite foods. Once you are set to go, put your child (and the rest of the family, if possible) on the modified diet for two or three weeks. Stick to the diet as carefully as you can. If your child mistakenly eats a prohibited food, don’t get upset, just get him or her back on the diet. Foods
Not Allowed on the Feingold Diet (partial list)* almonds cucumbers peppers apples and pickles (bell, chili) apricots currants plums, prunes berries (all) grapes, raisins tangerines cherries nectarines tea cloves oranges tomatoes coffee peaches aspirin (acetyl salicylate) and medications that contain it oil of wintergreen (methyl salicylate; mint flavoring) *Reactions to these foods are based on unconfirmed reports, not controlled studies.
Foods Allowed on the Feingold Diet (partial list) Fruits; banana honeydew papaya cantaloupe kiwi pears dates lemons pineapple grapefruit mangoes watermelon. Vegetables; bean sprouts cauliflower peas beans (all types) celery potatoes beets kale spinach broccoli lentils squash Brussels sprouts lettuce sweet corn cabbage mushrooms sweet potato carrots onions zucchini 13 and pickles (bell, chili)
You should use a notebook to keep track of your child’s behavior before and after you put your child on the diet. Prepare a score sheet based on common characteristics of ADHD, but modify that to include your own child’s most troubling behaviors. Use a separate page for each day. Note when behavior problems arise and which foods your child had eaten recently. You also can ask your child’s teacher if he or she has noticed any improvement in behavior, but don’t say that you’re changing your child’s diet unless you need his or her assistance to provide your child with special snacks. Improvements in behavior should serve as great positive feedback to stay on the diet. However, it might just be a coincidence that a child’s behavior improved when the diet was introduced. Parents should try to be objective and not let their expectations color their views of their child’s behavior. To try for even greater improvement, you can try eliminating more of the additives or foods that are suspected of affecting behavior. Likewise, if your child’s behavior did not improve on the initial diet, it could mean that your child is not affected by foods at all or is sensitive to other foods. It is also possible that prohibited ingredients are sneaking into your child’s diet.
Feingold Association of the United States ( 800-321-3287; www.feingold.org).
Kids with ADHD have an average iron level of 22- compared with 44 in non-ADHD children. If your child has a level of 35 or less talk to your doctor about adding iron supplement. Iron rich foods: lean red meat, turkey, chicken, shellfish, beans
Deficiencies in certain types of foods can worsen ADHD symptoms in children and adults. An ADHD diet that ensures you're getting adequate levels of the right foods optimizes brain function.
Protein. Foods rich in protein — lean beef, pork, poultry, fish, eggs, beans, nuts, soy, and low-fat dairy products — can have beneficial effects on ADD symptoms. Protein-rich foods are used by the body to make neurotransmitters, the chemicals released by brain cells to communicate with each other. Protein can prevent surges in blood sugar, which increase hyperactivity.
“Because the body makes brain-awakening neurotransmitters when you eat protein, start your day with a breakfast that includes it,” says Laura Stevens, M.S., a nutritionist at Purdue University and author of 12 Effective Ways to Help Your ADD/ADHD Child. “Don’t stop there. Look for ways to slip in lean protein during the day, as well.”
After graduating from The Metronome Brain Gym it's time to change your diet. You will find an accumulation of different nutrition thoughts on these pages. Im not endorsing anything. I strongly believe what we eat matters. I eat 90% organic and have fed my child very very little sugar and have never given him candy(other have but never me) It's just a suggestion but please read them and hopefully this can assist you in making changes. Most importantly please try something that you are not doing now. You or your childs brain is in a great place now...you may still notice behavior issues and this most likely is a chemical reaction to what is being eaten. Take the extra step and change your diet. This information should help.
Vitamin C is a powerful immune system enhancer, which may prevent illnesses that can increase symptoms of ADHD. It may also improve your brain's production of anti-stress hormones that help curb uncontrolled behavior, sleep disturbances and hyperactivity associated with ADHD. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties, and may prevent the oxidation of free radical molecules that can attack brain cells. Boost your vitamin C intake by consuming avocados, spinach, oranges, black currants, onions, broccoli, kiwi, tomatoes, and red, yellow and orange bell peppers.
B vitamins are essential for proper brain function. Vitamin B-5 may help your brain produce tranquilizing chemicals that may reduce hyperactivity and behavioral disturbances associated with ADHD. Increase your intake of vitamin B-5 by consuming mushrooms, whole-wheat products, pork, beef, eggs and legumes. Niacin, or vitamin B-3, may enhance circulation to your brain, helping to deliver vital nutrients to support cognition, memory and social response. Vitamin B-3 is found in beef liver, potatoes, tomatoes and eggs. Vitamin B-12 helps your body produce fats that protect nerve endings in your brain from toxins and viruses, which may help prevent ADHD symptoms from worsening. Vitamin B-12 is found in fish, poultry, pork, beef, dairy products and eggs.
Frozen foods with ORGANOPHOSPHATES cause neurologic based behavior problems that mimic ADHD
Like salicylates, allergens can be found in healthy foods. But they might affect brain functions, triggering hyperactivity or inattentiveness, if your body is sensitive to them. You might find it helpful to stop eating — one at a time — the top eight food allergens:
wheat milk peanuts tree nuts eggs soy fish shellfish


THE SEPTEMBER meeting of South East Asian ministers on agriculture and forestry emphasised the importance of 'food security' to the ASEAN Community scheduled for 31 December 2015. In their communique, the ministers agreed to "remain vigilant on the opportunities and challenges of food security in the region and the world, particularly at a time of high volatility of commodity prices and economic uncertainties" and to "recognize the importance of constructive platforms for private sector and civil society engagement in addressing food security in the region."
Two new reports provide useful insights for private sector business and investment opportunities in the agriculture and the food industries of the region and their publishers have kindly made digital versions available free-of-charge for a period of time.
Download the report here.
Australian Agriculture in the Asian Century: Food Bowl or Global Farmer? authored by Michael Sheehy, a director of Jakarta-based Akses Group, argues that there is little opportunity for significant growth in Australian agriculture and without significant growth Australia will never be the food bowl of Asia. There is however an opportunity for Australian agriculture to adopt a new paradigm of engagement with Asia - to combine the best of Australian agricultural technology, science, management and Brand Australia to generate large scale production on some of the best agricultural land in the world which happens to be in Indonesia; "the north paddock over the water". Download the report here.


My post about the Tarragon yesterday inspired this recipe.
Purple Onion, Butternut & Tarragon Omelette
Eggs to make the omelettes
1/2 Purple onion, sliced
1/4 of a small butternut, diced into small blocks
4 Strips of shoulder bacon, diced into small blocks
2 twigs of fresh tarragon
Mascarpone style cream cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
Lightly panfry the sliced purple onion, butternut and add the bacon when the first ingredients starts to soften. Continue to fry until the butternut is completely soft. Make sure you dice your butternut very fine, otherwise it won’t soften quick enough. Remove from heat and cover. Make the omelettes. I broke off 5 tarragon leaves and sprinkled them into the omelettes as the were cooking. Place the filling in the omelettes and add 1 or 2 spoons of mascarpone cheese. Cover the omelette and garnish with a few purple onion rings and the rest of the tarragon. Serve immediately.
Liza M Roux ©


Smoky Black Bean and Vegetable Soup ( Download PDF here. )
This recipe comes from the January 1993 issue of Food & Wine magazine.
Chipotle chiles in adobo (smoked jalapeños in tomato sauce) can be hard to find unless you go to a grocery store specializing in Latin American foods. Bruno’s Supermarkets often carry them, too. One can will make about 4 batches of this soup. Freeze the remainder.
This recipe makes 4 hearty servings. Each serving has 363 calories, 20 grams of protein, 69 grams of carbohydrate, .6 mg, of cholesterol, 3 grams of fat (.3 grams saturated fat).
- 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 ribs celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 canned chiles in adobo, rinsed, seeded and chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. chile powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed
- 1 28-oz. can plum tomatoes with their juice, chopped
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt
- wedges of lime or orange
- chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
In a large sauce pan, cook onion, celery, carrots, garlic and 1/2 cup of water over medium heat until the vegetables soften (about 12 minutes). Stir in the chiles, bay leaves, cumin, basil, chile powder and oregano, and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the black beans, tomatoes and vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. Cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
Discard the bay leaves. Purée 3 cups of the soup in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir the purée back into the soup. Season with salt and serve hot with a dollop of yogurt, chopped cilantro and citrus wedges.


Cameroonian gastronomy is rich in a great diversity that it owes to its history and its population. It is particularly renowned for the finesse and balance of its cuisine. The dosage of spices and condiments gives the dishes a surprising taste
Typical of Cameroonian cuisine, ndolé is considered the national dish. It can be prepared with shrimp, meat or smoked fish. The ndole is actually a shrub, belonging to the Vernonia family. Its leaves are the main ingredient. They are also accompanied by peanut paste, plantains, cassava or rice. The little extra of ndolé: in Cameroon, this plant is used as a remedy for many everyday ailments.
DG chicken is one of the most famous Cameroonian specialties. DG means General Manager, because this dish was initially reserved for an elite. Fortunately, today, it has become more democratic and everyone can enjoy it! This dish is composed of fried chicken, plantains, various vegetables (carrots, green beans, tomatoes...), a touch of chilli and ginger. A real treat !
It is usually sea bass, mackerel or sole, covered in a djansan sauce (a local spice). The accompaniment consists of plantains and miondos (cassava sticks). A delight for any fish lover!
4-TARO WITH YELLOW SAUCE
This dish comes straight from West Cameroon, it is traditionally prepared by the Bamileke people. It is made from mashed taro and a sauce which is complex to prepare as it contains multiple ingredients including palm oil, mushrooms, meat and spices. Cameroonians are used to tasting this dish directly with their fingers: it's up to you!
Kondre, also called plantain soup. It is moreover to the Bamilekes that we owe this dish, which often serves as a ceremonial meal. Several variations are possible, according to your tastes and your desires: kondre of pork, fish, beef...
6-ERU: A RARE AND POPULAR DISH
Eru, originating in the southwest of the country, is renowned for its unique flavor. However, getting all the necessary ingredients for its preparation is not an easy task! This dish contains various vegetables such as water leaves and okok (their appearance after cooking is similar to that of spinach). It is prepared with meat and crayfish and everything is spicy!
7-NKÔNO NGOND OR THE PISTACHIO DISH
Originally from eastern Cameroon, the pistachio dish stands out as a festive dish. Its presentation is neat and takes the form of a cake. Its paste is made of pumpkin seeds, to which meat, fish or eggs are added: it's up to you! The particularity of this Cameroonian specialty lies in its cooking method: the cake is wrapped all the way in banana leaves.
This dish also includes the corn chop, which comes from the west of the country. This dish is made with a mixture of corn and red beans, as well as smoked fish. It is served with a finely spiced sauce.
Folong is a vegetable similar to spinach. In Cameroonian gastronomy, two recipes are particularly popular: peanut folong and pistachio folong. The first is a vegetarian dish, but meat can be added. The second is made from pumpkin seeds, other vegetables, palm nut pulp and meat. Folong is a tasty and nutritious specialty!
Koki is a typical dish from Cameroon, it comes in the form of a cake. This recipe is made with mashed beans, palm oil and a blend of spices. In the Cameroonian tradition, the koki is steamed in a banana leaf envelope. This process gives it its fruity flavor. In addition, the cake has a beautiful yellow color, which makes you want to taste it. An ideal dish to end our top 10 Cameroonian dishes!


Food & Wine Show Dates
Please come & visit us at the various shows we will be attending.
Your opportunity to sample the new vintages and maybe try something different.
Good Food & Wine Show | 1 – 3 June 2018
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Good Food & Wine Show | 22 – 24 June 2018
Sydney International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour
Good Food & Wine Show | 24 – 26 August 2018
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Good Food & Wine Show | 26 – 28 October 2018
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Good Food & Wine Show
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre -14th to 16th July
Enjoy a fun day out with friends discovering new ideas, products, tips and hints to inspire your next foodie adventure. See culinary stars in action; participate in wine, beer and cider appreciation sessions; and sample food & drink from hundreds of exhibitors.
With a rich history spanning 170 years, the Perth Royal Show is an iconic social and cultural event which showcases WA agriculture, small business and entertainment alongside family fun such as rides, showbags and entertainment.
BRISBANE: 28 - 30 OCTOBER
PERTH: 28 - 29 OCTOBER
MARGARET RIVER: 17 - 19th NOVEMBER
A food festival second to none, set in the heart of Margaret River. A swath of celebrities, good food and of course there is the Wine. An occasion not to be missed, you can see us at the Escape and visit the Estate too.