Published on April 26, 2025

Trying to decipher foreign ingredients in recipes and cookbooks? Here’s a handy Middle Eastern pantry guide. Za’atar spice mix   Sumac is the base of the za’atar spice mix, which makes this a zesty blend. The sesame seeds add a nutty flavour to the mix, which is further enhanced by the depth of the herbs.  […]

Published on April 14, 2025

Things didn’t go as planned in the kitchen? No worries! Check out these clever hacks to rescue your meal and turn your kitchen disasters into delicious cooking triumphs.  Blunder #1: Too salty food  Were you a little too loose with the saltshaker? No stress – the solution is simpler than you think. If you put […]

Published on April 11, 2025

There are so many facets to Lebanese cuisine, so we sat down with chef Clara Bubenzer from The Lebanese Bakery for a basic introduction to the must-tries and must-tastes to get acquainted with it.   The ingredients   For Chef Clara, Lebanese cuisine rests on fresh ingredients of quality. It has an honest style, meaning there is minimal […]

Published on April 9, 2025

Whether you are craving oozing cheese and meaty goodness, these boat-shaped filled breads are part and parcel of Turkish street food  Pide 2 ways Makes 6 (3 of each flavour) Ingredients 1 packet (10g) instant yeast  2 Tbsp (30ml) sugar 6 ⅔ cups (1kg) flour  1 tsp (5ml) salt 1¾ – 2 cups (430-500ml) lukewarm water  […]

Published on March 17, 2025

Explore the decadent world of custards and creams, where rich flavours and smooth textures elevate baked goods to luxury level.  So you’ve perfected your baked goods, from golden éclairs to delicate pie shells and even the tall sponge cakes. Now is the moment to use the magic of custards and creams to enrich, fill and […]

Published on March 11, 2025

From tiny tea-time bites to hearty stewed fruit pies, pastry class is in session! 5 types of pastry 1. Puff pastry A distinctively flaky pastry that puffs up when baked, suitable for savoury and sweet bakes. This pastry is made by laminating layers of butter between a flour-water mixture. Once in the oven, the butter […]

Published on March 10, 2025

The perfect breakfast option when you’re craving a moreish cake-like texture, but want a filling, healthy breakfast.    Baked oats base Makes 1 ½ cup rolled oats 1 medium banana ¼ cup milk 1 egg ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Mocha Baked Oats  Add oat base ingredients to a blender […]

Published on March 5, 2025

Here are our favourite ways to level up your biscuit decor game.    Frost it   Lather in flavoured icing – Try one of our buttercream, royal icing or water icing recipes below.    Sprinkle Sprinkle    Once you’ve frosted your cookies, dot them with some fun themed sprinkles, perfect for parties or occasions.    Dip it   Dip the tops […]

Published on February 26, 2025

Another day, another TikTok hack! These four hacks for cleaning appliances will make your kitchen sparkle without the hassle – and no fancy supplies needed!  1. Add foil to dishwasher for shiny cutlery  Want to make your cutlery shine again? Simply drop a balled-up sheet of aluminium foil into the cutlery basket of your dishwasher […]

Published on February 20, 2025

Follow this easy guide to make these two types of caramel at home. Step 1: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a very clean pot over low heat.   Step 2: Stir until the sugar dissolves, ensuring mixture never boils before every single sugar crystal is dissolved.   Step 3: Remove spoon and […]