I finally found mangosteen in my local fruit market the other day and I wanted to write this article to let you know all about this amazing superfood! Mangosteen fruit scientifically known as Garcinia mangostana is a tropical evergreen tree, believed to have been originated in Indonesia and is widely available in several South East …
I believe a great cookbook has delicious recipes, beautiful photography and writing that inspires. Most importantly you need to feel excited to cook when you look through new cookbook. A cookbook gives us inspiration to get in the kitchen and cook all those delicious recipes. Cookbooks are good when you need some fresh ideas when …
Cauliflower – How this vegetable is so good for your health! Cauliflower is rich in vitamins and minerals and so much more! Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, a sulphur compound that has also been shown to kill cancer stem cells, thereby slowing tumour growth. Sulforaphane in cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables (see the list below) is found …
Watch this video below to learn how to clean and prepare squid, it’s easier than you think?
There are different methods for tempering chocolate and I prefer this method. Some tempering chocolate methods are a bit complicated, and some are really messy. This method uses a thermometer and it’s best to use a dark chocolate that is no higher than 70% in cocoa solids. Three simple steps on how to temper chocolate …
Stand Mixer KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer has a 325-watt mixer with 10 speeds; 5-quart stainless steel bowl with a comfortable handle offers enough capacity to mix dough for 9 dozen cookies, 4 loaves of bread or 7 pounds of mashed potatoes in a single batch. The bowl is also dishwasher-safe for quick and easy …
The most common questions asked in back yards across the world is “How do you want your steak cooked?”. Living up to someone’s idea of cooking their “perfect steak” is a daunting task. This is the year to wow family and friends with zesty new flavors and great tasting beef. Don’t hold back — master …
I’ve had a number of questions from readers asking about what are the best kitchen knives to buy. What should they buy first? I would suggest a quality chef’s knife that stays sharp and feels right in your hand. For that reason, I would suggest that you buy your Chef’s Knife in person from someone who knows their …
Buying a whole salmon or any whole fish is the perfect way to feed a large group of people at once and a great way to save money if you plan to eat it regularly. Below is a video with Jamie Oliver showing you step by step how to fillet a whole salmon. Simple methods …
Tea smoking is a ancient Chinese cooking technique from the Sichuan region that delicately infuses flavor into food. It sounds complicated, but it is easier than you think! The key to the smoking process are the tea smoking packets that generate the flavoured smoke. These are made up of equal parts of tea-leaves and uncooked …
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor living. So firing up the barbecue for a weekend get together with friends or family is the easiest way to entertain. But, finding the perfect steak can be exhausting, with so many different types out there, how do you decide which one to buy? Always buy quality …