Test kitchen
From seasoning to cooking – here’s how to use a cast iron pan and love it
In this age of non-stick, it’s easy to forget about our old friend, the cast iron pan. For perfectly grilled steaks and veggies or for adding char to your wraps, these pans are worth investing in. Read on for tips... Continue reading
16 treasured kitchen tips and pieces of wisdom from mums
You can scour tons of kitchen tips articles and somehow the advice you get from your mum will always be ten times more valuable. We decided to draw on the collective wisdom of your mums and ours to bring you treasured... Continue reading
4 reasons why Magimix is a smart choice when buying a food processor
Sometimes it feels like there’s a gadget for every conceivable kitchen task, and while that may be true (and sometimes even really useful), what if there was one machine that could make prepping and cooking a meal so much quicker?... Continue reading
How it works: Breville Juice Fountain Electric Juicer
Not everyone rides the same wave at the same time. Some get on while it’s steep and others prefer to paddle in on the slower side. If you’re not yet on the juicing wave (maybe because you haven’t found a... Continue reading
Why the shape of your wine glass matters
You might not think it but there’s a lot of thought that goes into creating things like wine glasses. The guys at Riedel have delved deep into this pool of thought and produce an exquisite range of wine glasses to make... Continue reading
5 reasons why Nespresso is the easiest way to your morning coffee
The Nespresso lovers amongst us will agree that once you go Nespresso – you rarely look back. They sing their praises from fast and efficient lounges the world over. So, if you’re new to choosing coffee machines and looking to... Continue reading
Beer Country’s tips for cooking in the Big Green Egg
The Big Green Egg might look like something out of Jurassic Park, but don’t let the prehistoric look fool you. This thing is one of the most impressive outdoor pieces of cooking equipment you could ever hope to own. Like any... Continue reading
4 features and many reasons to own a pair of multi-purpose scissors
We’ve all got one, that kitchen drawer stuffed to the brim with takeaway menus, paper napkins, maybe a light bulb and the odd screw driver (if you’re lucky). But finding what you’re looking for when you have five minutes to... Continue reading
How it works: Yuppiechef Adjustable Rolling Pin
A scoop of flour, levelled perfectly with the blade of a knife. Cautiously added droplets of vanilla extract. There’s no end to the level of precision you can add to your baking. The more meticulous you become with every step... Continue reading
3 reasons you should be cooking with a pestle and mortar
A slow, rolling thunder fills the kitchen. The anticipation of something spectacular reverberates on the counter. It’s an earthly sound, quite unlike the electric churn of a kitchen appliance: the rhythmic rumble of a pestle and mortar. It is said to be... Continue reading