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MESSAGE IN A (WINE) BOTTLE

If a wine bottle feels lighter than usual, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting less wine. In fact, there’s a fair chance it’s the glass bottle itself that’s losing...

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A BUCKET FULL OF GOODNESS

Forestway Fresh fruit buckets are all about quality and tradition. If you think they contain second-rate produce you'd be mistaken. Fruit buckets, a concept said to have begun in...

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WHAT EXACTLY IS KOBE BEEF?

Kobe beef is said to be the finest beef in the world, prized for its flavour, tenderness and fatty well-marbled texture. It has a high degree of fat marbling...

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HOW TO STORE PRODUCE WHEN IT HAS GAS

Yes, produce gets gas too! Several fruit and veges produce ethylene gas – a hormone that accelerates the ripening process. That means if they're stored with ethylene-sensitive produce, they'll cause...

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Artichokes

Artichokes are low in fat but high in fibre, minerals and antioxidants. They are one of the most antioxidant rich of all vegetables.  They contain 25% of your recommended...

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POMEGRANATES

A pomegranate can have between 600-1400 seeds, pomegranates contain three times more antioxidants than green tea. They can also help reduce inflammatory activity within the body and have even...