The Supermarkets and how they rate for their nutritional labelling

The health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, and his shadow, Andy Burnham, are considering introducing new laws to limit the amount of salt, sugar and saturated fat in our processed foods. About time too!  But, that’s not much help if you are the shopper, and you are responsible for ensuring that your family eat healthily and youContinue reading “The Supermarkets and how they rate for their nutritional labelling”

Hey you’ve gotta have bubbles during the Christmas or Hogmanay festivities

Hey you’ve gotta have bubbles during the Christmas or Hogmanay festivities, but it doesn’t have to be champagne. If you fancy buck’s fizz (champagne and orange juice) or black velvet (champagne and Guinness), you’ll find that a good-quality fizz works just as well, and is a good deal cheaper.

Want to drink some of the best quality and value wines on the shelves? Put a bottle of Tawny Port in the trolley.

We have now added tawny port to the Can I Eat It? App.! Try the app now  If you have never tasted tawny port, you are missing a treat. Try a bottle and indulge yourself in the fragrant aromas and rich mouth-filling flavours of red fruits, nuts and spice that are somewhat similar in smellContinue reading “Want to drink some of the best quality and value wines on the shelves? Put a bottle of Tawny Port in the trolley.”

Martin Isark has tasted Gluten-Free beer – should you put it in the trolley or leave it on the shelf?

I’ve tasted gluten free beer – should you put a bottle in the trolley or leave it on the shelf?  The below may help you make the right choice.