Kokova Magazine

When you're watching your weight you want something healthy and filling at lunch time to resist the temptation of eating between meals, however, portion control remains important too. For some people portion control is not easily self-managed and often food provided in calorie controlled portions is the only way they feel able to regulate what they are eating. While many will argue that for the same calories you could create something from scratch - for many there is still too much temptation to add 'extras' to the mix and then find yourself sitting down to a double-size portion laden with extra calories.

Australia Day on the 26th January is the perfect annual excuse to celebrate all that is great and good about our antipodean cousins, and a welcome chance to bring a slice of the outback sunshine to our chillier climes. This Australia Day, why not raise a g'day toast to the land 'Down Under' with a glass of something special from the cellar of Neil McGuigan, who has just been awarded the IWSC's winemaker of the year for an unprecedented third year.

Add a delicious twist to your pancakes this Shrove Tuesday 12th February with The East India Company's range of luxurious sugars. Specially selected from the finest Mauritian cane, if you're tired of the usual sugar and lemon, there is something to surprise and delight in this unique range. Sprinkle The East India Company's delicious Chocolate Sugar over fresh, ripe strawberries or juicy orange slices to create a delightfully decadent pancake.

At On, they are passionate about food and culture, aiming to bring you the finest handmade French patisserie with an Oriental influence. Sourcing only top ingredients and paying rigorous attention at every stage, from the flavour to preparations to baking and decorating, helps to create sublime bursts of flavour in every pretty treat. For this Valentine's Day On Patisserie has launched a brand new collection.

While many retailers keep their baked products over night, at Millie's everything is freshly baked in store every day, throughout the day.? In the run up to Valentine's Day Cupid has given Millie's famous Giant Cookie a seasonal makeover, with a new heart-shaped version available in a half and half style, with or without an iced message of your choice -meaning you can both enjoy your favourite flavours without any arguments!

When it comes to peeling and slicing Kitchen Devils know their onions and most certainly their apples. To help celebrate Bramley Apple Week 3rd to 9th February 2013, Kitchen Devils are sharing some 'Devilishly' tasty recipes provided courtesy of Bramleyapples.co.uk The Bramley Apple variety is over 200 years old and still ignites the imagination of cooks and chefs nationwide.