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Cook posh chips (“Sautee Potatoes”) in 8 minutes

September 4th, 2010 Pete Wood No comments

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At voato we love making posh food for minimum effort. Follow this simple recipe to knock-up some posh chips (aka Sautee Potatoes) as a tasty alternative to oven chips. This recipe makes delicious potatoes that are golden brown and crispy.  All you’ll need is a 5-6 potatoes, garlic, rosemary, butter and olive oil.  Read more…

10 minute exercises to burn off Beer and Wine

April 11th, 2010 Pete Wood No comments

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Beer and wine are loaded not only with calories, but with sugars that transfer into empty calories and carbs that stick around for a long time. The best way to get rid of these excess carbs is with some gentle exercise – walking, jogging, running and so on.  We’ll help you find out just how much exercise is needed to burn off those weekend drinks.

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Tips to clean the dreaded BBQ before Summer

March 31st, 2010 Pete Wood No comments

image With Summer just around the corner in the UK,  it’s time to dust off that BBQ and get ready for the few days of sunshine we’ll have. And you want to be ready,  right?   Why spend the few precious days of sun scrubbing the BBQ when you should be cooking up a feast. 

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Know expiry dates on basic foods and condiments

March 10th, 2010 Pete Wood No comments

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Spring cleaning will soon be here, and that usually means going through the cupboards,  and pulling out those tins and jars with expiry dates long passed.   It’s not always easy knowing how long food really lasts once opened. When you’re at the shops it’s not always possible to know if that mayo you bought last week will last. With this simple and innovative guide to food expiry dates,  you’re sure to have fresh produce available all the time.

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6 classic dishes everyone should know how to make

March 9th, 2010 Pete Wood No comments

Here are 6 simple recipes everyone should have in their repertiore. Stylecaster.com 

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