Small serving tongs are compact in size, perfect for grabbing tiny food items such as pickles or olives from jars, and great for serving appetisers, desserts, and other small items. Although not a vital tool in the kitchen, these smart mini tongs are handy and will be useful in many ways. We already had an…
This one pot recipe of pork meatballs with noodles simmered in chicken broth served with pak choi and fresh vegetables is an ideal dish for a quick weekday lunch or dinner, with the bonus of it being a healthy choice too! Much of this comforting recipe can be made in advance meaning no stress at…
Rhubarb tart is not a commonly available dessert in restaurants, but it can be made easily at home and is a delicious treat. Recently my mum gave me her quick and straightforward recipe, so we harvested the rhubarb from the garden and prepared one. The sourness of the rhubarb becomes slightly sweet and tart and…
One of the joys of travelling is discovering new products to cook with. Since relocating to Spain we are enjoying finding new ingredients to cook with, and May is the harvest month of the nispero. Nispero, also named loquat or medlar, is a soft fruit that was first cultivated in Asia and more specifically in…
Food waste is an important concern in the world. Our bodies need food to fuel and have the energy to function, but do you know that one third of all food produced is wasted or lost? Globally, there is about 1.4 billion tons of food wastage. Luckily, we and many others are convinced we can…
When it comes to baking, spending less doesn’t always mean skimping on the ingredients. In fact, by following a few frugal tips, you can bake more while spending less. Here are four of the best tips to follow when baking. Use ingredients in season Baking is a great way to use fresh ingredients, and it’s…
Food can be preserved in many different ways! Dehydrating food is old-fashioned but with a food dehydrator it is easy and fun. Use this technique to preserve an abundance of home-grown seasonal vegetables and dehydrate meat or fish or make delicious and healthy snacks. Dehydrated foods at low temperatures have more concentrated, intense flavours while…
Gingerbread or spiced loaf cakes with their aromas and flavours are usually associated with the festive Christmas season. Whether you enjoy baking cookies, cakes, bread, or serving mulled wine and seasonal lattes, spreading festive cheer is always fun, and this festive cake will spread instant joy. Classic gingerbread cake ingredients Whatever you bake during the…
Pumpkin nachos are well known and a great seasonal special that brings variety to the table and at the same time a great option for vegetarians. We chose to airfry the wedges to keep the recipe lighter and healthier. We take a different approach to this recipe as after crushing the nachos to crumble, we…
Fall season is sometimes referred to as the soup season, but we don’t agree and think soup can be consumed at any time of the year! There’s a lot to love about soup, most recipes are straightforward, can be prepared in advance then frozen for quick meals and they are most certainly a great dish…