We all have heaps of images on our digital cameras and mobile phones, but most seem to languish on a desktop folder or memory card – there’s no absolute…
Salad Dressing or Vinaigrette has to be one of THE most simple things to make. Yet during my catering days, almost every fridge in the homes I worked in,…
So, this is my list. It’s not the Top 10 Essential Kitchen Tools list, but these are the tools I use every day, that are exceptionally good at performing their…
The Summer months, and the Festive Season in particular, are a great time to entertain, and a Cocktail Party is the ideal way to cater for a crowd. Set…
Preserved lemons in salt, are one of the indispensable ingredients of Moroccan cooking. They are simple to prepare, but need to mature in the jar for a couple of…
One question asked in almost every one of my classes over the years has been, which is the best chopping board to use – wood or plastic? followed very…
Salt’s ability to preserve food was a foundation of civilisation. Roman soldiers were paid partly in salt. Salt is a mineral, obtained from sea water or from rock deposits.…
I think of the freezer as an extension of the pantry. Used well, a freezer can be a cook’s best friend, as useful as your oven or cooktop. Good…
Here is a handy guide for estimating quantities of the basic food groups when entertaining.…