Fats and oils are often used for cooking, helping to temper the high heat when sautéing in a pan and imparting some of their flavour into our food. Today oil is used the most but from what I’ve seen and heard, we’re quite often using a lot more than we need when it comes to …
Why are garlic and broccoli similar? They might not be for everyone, however it’s safe to say that they are 2 of the most eaten ‘vegetables’. Either enjoyed as ingredients in dishes or on their own, they are included in cuisines from all over the world, but most importantly they’re both classed as ‘healthy foods’ …
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From the moment we’re born, we require food and water to enable us to survive. For most animals, this comes from the mother who delivered their baby, and if you’re fortunate enough, then the parent can provide food for long enough until that baby grows enough to be able to gather food for itself. For …
As the Winter chill sets in, a wave of anticipation fills the air as students embark on a new academic term, eager to shape their future through education. It’s a thrilling journey, but beyond the realms of textbooks and lectures lies a challenge often underestimated – the transition to independent living. For many, it marks …
Butter is great and has so many uses in cooking, but we also love to have it on our bread. But did you know it’s quite easy to make yourself? If you do want to make it, all you need is a high fat content cream (whipping or double).Then you’re just going to whip it …
There are many ways to heat your food, but the one which puts you in the most control is cooking on a hob. This flat surface atop of your heat source lets us use pots and pans to cook your food with a degree of control. Originally this use to be a shelf above or …
Fresh food is great. When you think living healthy you think fresh fruit and vegetables, it just sounds good for you. Life can be hectic though and often when food is something we think about just when we start to get hungry, fresh can often go out the window, we don’t always have time to …
Over the years I’ve owned lots of different pots and pans and as my knowledge of cooking grew so did my choice. What pans you own depends on what and how you cook however understanding how to use your tools can help you get more out of your food and your time. Also with the …
Whilst cost of living is at the forefront of most peoples minds at the minute, people look for ways to save money especially when it comes to food and cooking. There are lots of ways to eat for less and making your own food definitely is cheaper. But when the energy prices rise, you wonder …
PASTA PRICE DOUBLES to 95p as cost of basics rises, there is a way to get cheaper pasta… I buy pasta from the shop, its quick and easy. I rarely plan ahead with meals so in a rush or not, I know I can throw some water on top of some dried pasta and I’ve …