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How do you make guacamole

A. It's an easy dish to concoct, consisting of avocado, minced onion, lime juice, chopped coriander and tomato, a little chilli sauce and salt and pepper. The key to a successful guacamole, which00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

Is the Atkins diet (Atkinson diet) bad for you

A. The Atkins, or Atkinson diet as it sometimes called, can help you lose weight quickly - the downside is the loss of energy while you're on it. Q. How does it work A. You can eat as much00:00 Mon 11th Jun 2001

What is a traditional Japanese drink

A. Green tea is the most popular beverage in Japan. It's made from the tender young leaves of the flowering evergreen called Camellia Sinesis. Pressing determines which kind of tea the leaves become.00:00 Tue 05th Jun 2001

Can too much chocolate give you a headache

A. Dieticians have long believed there is a clear link between nutrition and headaches. Foods which are rich in a substance called tyramine are linked to headaches. Chocolate not only contains00:00 Tue 05th Jun 2001

Can you still buy gold top milk

A. Demand for the milk with the cream at the top has increased steadily over the past two years and the supermarket chain Sainsbury's has started re-stocking it alongside skimmed and semi-skimmed00:00 Tue 05th Jun 2001

Is real peat used to make whisky

A. Peat, technically, is decomposed vegetation that has been carbonised by the water. It's the fuel that is widely available in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and the black incense that gives00:00 Tue 29th May 2001

What is a balanced diet

A. It basically means plenty of carbohydrates; starchy foods such as bread, pasta, rice and potatoes; with protein from foods such as milk, eggs, fish and meat; a small amount of fats from butter and00:00 Tue 29th May 2001

What is a gurnard

A. It's a fish which is extremely common around the shores of the UK. Sometimes called a sea robin, it's one of the family of Triglidae that live at the bottom of the sea in warm and temperate00:00 Tue 29th May 2001

why is irn bru so popular in scotland

A. This bright orange fizzy soft drink has long been dubbed 'Scotland's Other National Drink'. and has a mythical reputation in Central Scotland as a hangover cure. It has become an emblem of00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

How do you make perfect tiramisu

A. It's a simple puddng of coffee, sponge, cream cheese (marscapone), egg yolks and a bit of booze. It's an Italian trifle of sorts that has become incredibly popular in the UK since it was first00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

Is there still a ban on cod fishing

A. The ban, which was imposed by the European Commission to help revive depleting cod stocks, has been lifted now. The ten-week ban on cod fishing within a 4,000-square mile zone was part of an00:00 Mon 21st May 2001

How long can you keep shellfish in the fridge

Q. How long should you keep shellfish in the fridge A. Shellfish should be kept at home for the shortest time possible. For maximum freshness, buy and use shellfish on the same day, and never00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

How can I get my fussy toddler to eat

Q. How can I get my fussy toddler to eat A. When children are over one, they begin to assert their own character and their independence stretches to meal times. They like to feed themselves, even00:00 Mon 14th May 2001

What's the hottest chilli

A. The hottest chilli known to man is the habanero. It hails from Mexico and must be handled with extreme caution. Users must wear gloves when handling it and most packets of habanero chillies carry00:00 Mon 07th May 2001

How do you make a great BBQ

A. The secret to a great BBQ is making sure the meat is properly cooked, the charcoal is hot enough and following some simple hygiene precautions to ensure everyone's safety. A warm sunny day00:00 Sat 07th Apr 2001

Where does punch come from

A. The basis for most punches is rum. Rum's hidden history starts 10,000 years ago when the sugar cane plant began its migration from its home in the East Indies into China and India. As the plant00:00 Fri 27th Apr 2001

How do you make perfect mashed potatoes

A. Use good quality potatoes such as Desiree or King Edward. Cut the potato into even-sized chunks so they all cook evenly. Add salt and put the lid on the pan until they're really tender. If they00:00 Thu 26th Apr 2001

What are carbohydrates

A. Carbohydrates are important because they give you energy. There are two main types of carbohydrates. The main sources of carbohydrates include starchy foods such as cereals, pulses, potatoes, and00:00 Wed 25th Apr 2001

What foods are in season now

A. Along with cabbages and root vegetables still on the shelves, there's an abundance of rhubarb and beetroot. Q. What can you do with beetroot A. Beetroot is one of those ingredients that you00:00 Mon 23rd Apr 2001

Do wines improve with age

A. The days of wine makers producing wines for long cellaring are almost over. More sources and new technology mean that wines tend to be fruity and drinkable soon after they are bottled. Wine00:00 Wed 18th Apr 2001