Published on February 11, 2025

We have five tastes that dominate our senses: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. Each of them have distinctive properties that deepen and enhance flavour.   Sweet   Flavours that are higher in sugar such as honey, fruits, milks and carrots. Combining sweetness with savoury elements, like peanut butter and chicken, create a fun taste that […]

Published on February 10, 2025

Turn a simple cup of sugar into liquid gold, then set to create amber glass shards, spin into a pile of sugar wires or whisk in butter to create a thick, silky soft sauce. Next stop, dessert maestro!  Spun sugar  The goal is to create thin-as-possible strands, but don’t worry if you have an occasional […]

Published on January 26, 2025

Don’t let those leftovers go to waste when you can turn them into something even better! Here are three ways that you can give those delicious leftovers new life. Not only will it reduce food wastage, but you can save time and (most importantly) your grocery budget.   Breathe new life into your meals Your extra […]

Published on January 24, 2025

Spoonfuls of flavour await in our saucy segment that’s all about coulis and compotes.   Compote  This is the term used to describe a delicious chunky sauce made using chopped or whole pieces of fruit. The fruit is added to a pot along with sugar and simmered gently until it breaks down into a pulpy, luscious […]

Published on January 17, 2025

We put our new found dumpling-making skills to the test and created our favourite pockets of flavour.     Hot water dumpling dough  Makes about 400g The boiling water denatures some of the protein in the flour, preventing a strong gluten network from forming when kneading the dough. This makes it easier to work with and to roll […]

Published on January 15, 2025

Beat the heat this January with this delicious and healthy berry blitz smoothie recipe. Berry blitz smoothie  Serves 1  Add 1 cup frozen mixed berries to a blender along with 1 frozen sliced banana, 1 cup low-fat yoghurt and 2 Tbsp chia seeds. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth and thick. Pour into a glass […]

Published on January 6, 2025

A well-balanced salad should have at least 3 of these flavour components.  Beetroot and mackerel salad  Serves 2  The ‘little black dress’ of salads, this tasty combo can be dressed up or down. When hosting, serve with dainty ruby micro herbs, spring onion curls and some toasted pumpkin seeds.    Divide 100g Asian leaf salad mix […]

Published on December 27, 2024

Are you ready to declutter your kitchen? Experts say there are 3 common items you should toss – stat! Your kitchen (and your sanity) will thank you!  Old kitchen sponges  When was the list time you replaced your kitchen sponges? These handy kitchen cleaners should be replaced (at least) every two weeks, even if you […]

Published on December 23, 2024

Whether you’re decking the halls, or (in this case) decking your tables for all the summer soirées, we love the festivities (and food) of the holiday period. Hosting a Christmas get-together this year? Have your guests snack on one of these Christmas-themed party boards.   Candy cane Caprese board  Who says a salad needs to go […]

Published on December 10, 2024

Roast chicken takes centre stage this Christmas with our clucking good tips and tricks on getting the crispiest skin with a gorgeous, golden finish.  Moroccan chicken  Serves 6  Brining not only seasons the chicken from the outside in, but locks in moisture and tenderises it too. The result? The most succulent roast.   Ingredients For the […]