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10 Things You Should Have in Your Kitchen
You don't need to be a professional chef to have the right tools to cook with. We've put together a list of items you need to complete your kitchen. -
5 Reasons to Celebrate Spring!
There are many reasons to celebrate Spring! -
Beware of SOWO!
We all know how hard bar-tending can be - even simple mixed drinks are far from child's play when a night is busy and nerves are high. The jigger jitters are real, and as all of us can attest, just pouring alcohol from a bottle into its final serving place can be fraught with shakes, quakes and trouble. -
Seasoning School - Vinegar
Vinegar tends to get overlooked as a seasoning. But it can be a wonderful addition to many dishes, as long as you use it carefully. Most importantly, you don't want to taste the vinegar. Like salt, its function is to build the flavours within a dish. -
Seasoning School - Salt
Salt is the main seasoning ingredient we use. It heightens the flavours of food, whatever you're cooking. You can even use it in some sweet dishes, such as salted caramel. -
10 Cooking Habits That Will Make Mealtime A Breeze!
10 Cooking Habits That Will Make Mealtime A Breeze! -
Recipe - Apple Beet Juice
A great snack any time of day! -
Get Creative in the Kitchen With Molecular Gastronomy!
Molecular gastronomy uses the principles of chemistry, physics and biology to develop delicious food that can be presented in new and interesting ways -
30 Things You See On Menus But Are Too Embarrassed to Ask About!
30 Foodie Words Demystified! -
Recipe - French 75 Cocktail
The famous French 75 was born out of battle not of bubbly! -
Recipe - Baked Camembert
There are certain winning combos that work every time; best friends that will never let you down and give you big bang for your buck. This recipe is easy to scale up so adapt it for however many people you've got coming round. -
It's All About the Spice!
Spices can make an incredible difference to a dish, and even just a trace can lift the flavour ! -
5 Reasons to Celebrate Winter
Winter Warmers - 5 Reasons to Celebrate Winter -
Good things come in delicious packages!
The satisfaction of making your own raviolis from scratch cannot be beat! -
Shun Knife Care
Shun & Kai Product Care - One aspect of caring for your knives is maintaining the edge and, when needed, sharpening the blade. But it's also important to be aware of how you're using your knives on a daily basis. -
Chef's Hat Cheat Sheet
Chef's Hat Cook's Companion - a handy guide to help you in the kitchen! -
Recipe - Milk Bar's Salted Choc Chip Cookies
This is the fastest, homemade chocolate chip cookie ever! It comes together in just one bowl, no mixer required. It's a soft and chewy cookie with crispy edges from Milk Bar Life Cookbook. -
Recipe - Steak Casserole with Thyme Scented Dumplings
It is the dark beer with a strong taste which gives this casserole a deep, rich flavour and colour. Mustard, Worcestershire sauce and pepper add a little heat, whilst the vegetables and herbs bring sweetness and a lovely aroma to the casserole. Light and fluffy fresh thyme dumplings complete this delicious dish. -
How To Season Your Cookware
Cooking with Various Types of Steel -
How To Care For Your Wooden Boards
To ensure you get the most out of your wooden products it's important to know how to care for them. Wooden chopping boards do require special cleaning and maintenance to keep them in top condition. -
How to Make the Most of Your Bamboo Steamer
Whether you're steaming a big batch of dumplings or just some fresh vegetables to go with dinner, a bamboo steamer basket is the tool for the job. Using one is so easy and makes such delicious food, you'll want to start steaming everything you cook! -
Paella Pan Facts
The word paella means more than a recipe, the word takes its name both from the pan in which it is prepared, and the method of preparation which takes its name from the utensil. The origin of the paella pan is in Valencia, Spain, where legend has it that workers out in the field would cook their lunch in the simplest of implements that were available to them, and using the fresh seasonal ingredients native to Valencia. -
Cooking with Non-Stick
How to care for your non-stick cookware. -
Recipe - Jelly Donut Muffins
Soft, sweet little muffins are rolled in granulated sugar and filled with your favorite jelly for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat to share with family, friends, or sweethearts alike!
