Do your kids often turn up their noses at your supper offerings? Are you over meal planning? Stuck for ideas that are healthy, tasty, easy to prep and fun to eat? We’ve put supper on a plate (make that a platter) which will get the thumbs up from even the fussiest eater – and which […]
Planning a road trip? Flying long-haul? Tackling a multi-day hike? Pumping through an epic cycle tour? Cruising the remote wilderness? Traversing Australia’s vast expanses by train? Regardless of your mode of transport and your travel plans, your long-distance experience will need some proper fuel. And we’re not talking petrol, diesel, battery or human power either. […]
How’s your keto programme going? Struggling to find suitable snacks? It’s much easier to stick to this popular low-carb, high fat eating plan when you’re at home and have all the right foods (and a fridge), but things get a bit more challenging when you’re out and about and need something keto-friendly to munch on. […]
Hiking is arguably the very best way to experience Mother Nature at her finest, but there is one thing about hiking that gets everyone in a little bit of a tizz. No, it’s not the weather. It’s not fitness levels or the gradients of the mountains or the possibility of blisters or getting lost either. […]
If biltong and jerky were to have a showdown, they’d have to share the podium. It’s impossible to pick a winner. Although these two types of dried meat treat are very similar in concept, there are actually some key differences such as where they originated from, the production process, their nutritional profiles and the taste […]
Ho ho ho – the countdown to Christmas has begun! Christmas is a wonderful time of family celebrations and holiday fun, but there’s also a side to the festive season which many of us dread – gift shopping. Chaotic car parks, crowded shops, time pressures and a bewildering array of choices can lead to frayed […]
Biltong and jerky are the superstars of snacks. In fact, they’re everything ‘super’. Biltong and jerky are super nutritious, super convenient, super healthy, super lean and of course, super tasty which explains why they’re everyone’s favourite snack. Whether you’re wanting a protein hit before you hit the gym, a mess-free treat for busy kids, a […]
Dried meat has been around for hundreds of years and its origins can be traced back to a number of different cultures around the world. In this article, we take a look at the story of jerky, biltong and droewors and how they have evolved from a centuries-old food source borne out of necessity into […]
Beef jerky has evolved from its original incarnation hundreds of years ago as a survival food for the native people of Peru into a very versatile meaty snack which is enjoyed by millions of people all around the world. Today, there are a large number of different types of beef jerky to choose from and […]
Do you believe humanity’s day of reckoning will come? Is Doomsday a factor in the way you live your life? Whether your views have been informed by your religious beliefs, climate change, the behaviours of the world’s population or anything else, if you believe that a monumental calamity is going to happen one day, then […]
Most – if not all – parents breathe a huge sigh of relief when their kids no longer need to take a lunchbox to school. Constantly having to come up with fresh ideas, making sure that the contents are healthy and don’t transgress any of the school’s restrictions (eg things that contain nuts) and choosing […]
Whatever your chosen activity – be it a high energy sport like footy, rugby and netball or a more sedate endeavour like golf or bowls – your body needs the right fuel for peak performance (even if you’re just in the game for fun, not fame!) Why are healthy snacks during sport important? Athletes and […]
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