The Missing Layer in Food Safety Systems

Food safety systems are often evaluated through the strength of their technical programs. Organizations invest heavily in preventive controls, environmental monitoring, supplier verification, and documentation systems designed to demonstrate regulatory compliance. Yet many companies still encounter instability in their food safety programs, even when the required systems appear to be in place. Corrective actions repeat. … Read more

Karnataka’s Bold Move to Combat Student Mobile Addiction with New Policy, ETHealthworld

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy designed to address the growing concerns around excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, with a strong focus on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour through a structured school-based framework. Releasing the gist of the draft policy, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu … Read more

Best running belts 2026 for trails, road running and longer distances

Having somewhere secure to carry your essentials can make running much more convenient, whether you are heading out for a short training run, building mileage for a marathon or tackling longer trail routes. Running belts allow you to bring items like your phone, keys, electrolytes or hydration without needing to hold anything in your hands. … Read more

Vegan Mushroom And Wild Rice Soup

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure. If you want hearty, nutritious comfort in a bowl, you need to make this vegan mushroom and wild rice soup. I combine savory mushrooms, earthy wild rice, and creamy plant-based milk to create a textured and … Read more

15 April dinners to refresh your recipe repertoire

April is here, and it’s time to shake up your dinner routine with a new host of recipes. These easy dishes make brilliant use of seasonal spring produce and come packed with fresh flavours, from crunchy radishes to peppery watercress and delicate asparagus. Whether you need a quick weeknight meal or an impressive centrepiece for … Read more

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing

This strawberry spinach salad is filled with yummy, fresh ingredients and tossed with a creamy, sweet, tangy poppy seed dressing. It is beautiful and delicious! I am so excited to share this salad with you! It is an absolute showstopper of a salad and is perfect for an elegant holiday meal or for a summer … Read more

IN MY KITCHEN, SPRING 2026

In My Kitchen posts are hosted by Sherry, from  Sherry’s Pickings. Please visit her site to see what everybody else is sharing this month. I join four times each year, on the first day of January, April, July and October. If you are a food blogger, consider taking part of this fun event. It is … Read more

Strawberry Spring Salad

I brought this salad to a (rather chilly) picnic at the end of March when the first strawberries of the season appeared at the market and I wanted to eat them in everything. Two cups of arugula and two cups of mache tossed with sliced strawberries, halved grape tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and a mustard vinaigrette. … Read more