Cooking tips

A local veg box shared between friends is a few quid a week, and the perfect way to slash your food miles while eating good food. So if you're self-catering at university why not try a doorstep delivery from one of the many veg box scheme providers?


Try Eating Raw Food : Raw food can help you detoxify, cleanse and revitalize your mind, body and spirit. Raw and Living Foods contain enzymes. In general, the act of heating food over 116 degrees F destroys enzymes in food. (Enzymes start to degrade in as little as 106 degrees F). All cooked food is devoid of enzymes, furthermore cooking food changes the molecular structure of the food and renders it toxic. Living and raw foods also have enormously higher nutrient values than the foods that have been cooked.


Buy Local Food : Strawberries, blueberries and many other kinds of fruit often are available from farms that allow you to do the harvesting (or not, if you prefer to pay for the cost of picking). Many fruits are easy to freeze, and apples will keep all winter in a cool corner of the garage.


Kitchen safety

Turn saucepan handles so they don't stick out (and aren't over another ring).
  • Don't overload sockets - one plug per socket is the rule, especially if the appliance takes a lot of power (like a kettle).
  • Don't run extension cables across the floor as they can become worn.
  • Is the electric kettle leaking? This can be dangerous.












Potato and Leek Casserole (Vrg) Recipe
Potato and Leek Casserole (Vrg) Category Casserole Recipes 
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3 c Well-scrubbed leeks, cut

Into 1/2-inch Pieces 1/2 c Carrots, shredded

2 T Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste 1 t Powdered dry rosemary

1 c Vegetable broth

2 lb Unpeeled red potatoes,

Sliced in Thin rounds 1/4 c Parsley or chives (or

Mixed), finely Chopped Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In deep skillet, coat leeks and carrots with olive oil. Cover and simmer over low heat until soft. Add seasonings. Mix well. Layer a well-oiled 2-1/2- to 3-quart casserole (with cover) with 1/3 of the potatoes, then 1/2 the seasoned vegetables. Repeat and finish with last 1/3 of potatoes. Pour broth evenly into casserole. Cover and bake for 50 minutes covered at 375 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.

Garnish with parsley and chives. Variation: Substitute carrots with zucchini if desired. Half of leek can be finely chopped yellow onions. Total Calories Per Serving: 290 Fat: 7 grams This article was originally published in the September/October 1993 issue of the _Vegetarian_Journal_, published by The Vegetarian Resource Group. From: bobbi@clark.net (Bobbi Pasternak). rfvc Digest V94 Issue #204, Sept. 22, 1994. Formatted by Sue Smith, S.Smith34, TXFT40A@Prodigy.com using

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