Test kitchen
The pizza stone review to read if you love a crispy crust
We’re just two blokes who love to cook on the open flame, so when it comes to homemade pizzas, we have pretty high standards. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s worth buying a pizza stone, then read on and discover... Continue reading
27 wild ways to take your hot chocolate from tasty to tweet-worthy
We’re doing our level best to celebrate the best of winter this month, which gives us a lot of days to make heartwarming cups of hot chocolate. But why stick with one method when there are clearly so many delicious... Continue reading
Make better homemade pasta with our tips and this easy spinach and herb recipe
Fresh, homemade pasta is one of life’s simple pleasures. But finding consensus on a pasta dough recipe is impossible. Some have olive oil, some, salt and others have both or neither. Even their egg usage varies. There are countless different... Continue reading
How to enjoy smoothies in winter and two wholesome recipes
With winter in full swing all we really want to consume are brownies, cheese-laden pastas and bread slathered in butters and jams while sitting as close to the fire as humanly possible. But keeping our health in check is certainly important.... Continue reading
5 ways with ginger, the golden-oldie of superfoods
Glorious glorious ginger. I must admit, as a child I didn’t enjoy ginger, its woody fibrous texture and sharp flavour were too much for my dainty taste buds … but now as an adult, a day without ginger is a day not... Continue reading
Canning and preserving for beginners
One of the things I first learnt about my husband is that he loves apricot jam. But not just any apricot jam, specifically his mother’s. You see, growing up, his mom had been the type to make homemade jams, jellies... Continue reading
7 complete steps on how to create the ultimate craft beer tasting at home
Many craft beer breweries allow you to pop in and get a professional tasting under your belt, to get a better understanding of what you’re actually drinking and how complex and diverse these beers can be. It’s pretty cool to think... Continue reading
How to make healthy yoghurt with the easy-to-use Severin Yoghurt Maker
Yoghurt is healthy, isn’t it? It’s meant to be, but pick up a tub of yoghurt in the supermarket and have a look at the label – fructose, corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, gelatin, artificial flavours, colourants and preservatives are just a few... Continue reading
Decoding meat and choosing which ones to eat
Every day we make choices about what food to buy and eat, how to cook it and where to get it from. We are bombarded with messages and marketing surrounding those choices, and sometimes it can be a confusing array... Continue reading
Everything you could know about cooking with chickpea flour
Have you ever tried a new recipe or ingredient and then found it lying forgotten in your cupboard a month or two later? With the best of intentions you buy for a recipe and then want to keep looking for... Continue reading