Now we’ve got nothing against letting loose at the end of the year (would it even be called the silly season if there was no alcohol involved?) but there’s teetotalers, kids, and people who might be feeling a bit delicate for one reason or another who would still love to be a part of the festivities.

The days are getting longer which means summer’s almost here and delicious cold drinks are very much in order. If you want to get into the spirit of things today, but don’t want to drink alcohol, here’s a tummy-friendly and delectable mocktail using your trusted Pauls Zymil to keep you cool.

Sometimes being lactose-intolerant means you forego those yummy treats. Here is an indulgent treat that everyone will enjoy.

Lactose free Ice-Cream!

By Sharon Natoli, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of Food & Nutrition Australia.

As we edge closer to Spring, now is the time to put in place a few simple strategies to help shake off those winter blues and get back into shape! One strategy is to choose foods that help keep hunger at bay, such as protein rich dairy foods like Pauls Zymil milk.

Protein helps prolong feelings of fullness after eating, therefore helping reduce cravings and unintentional overeating^[1] which in turn helps to manage your weight.

Are you holding out on us? You are aren’t you? There’s no point keeping that recipe to yourself – share it with us and we’ll share ours with you!

Whether it’s a great recipe you found on a blog the other day, or your grandmother’s secret instructions for the perfect dessert, share it with us in the comments section.

Here’s a few to whet your appetite:

Pistachio Souffle

http://www.zymil.com.au/blog/2009/03/15/pistachio-souffle/

Curried Sweet Potato Soup

http://www.zymil.com.au/blog/2009/03/16/curried-sweet-potato-soup/

Crème Caramel

http://www.zymil.com.au/blog/2009/03/22/creme-caramel/

It’s officially winter, hot chocolate season. The hot chocolate mix you buy in the supermarket probably has a whole lot of unnecessary additives. It’s actually much easier (and much more delicious) to make your own using cocoa, a little sugar, and Pauls Zymil.

Ingredients:

• Pure cocoa (2 teaspoons)
• Pauls Zymil (2 cups)
• Chilli powder (optional)
• Honey or Sugar (2 teaspoons)
• Cinnamon stick