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25 kitchen tips and tricks that will change your life
There are some things in life that, had you only known them before, could have saved you a whole bunch of mission and effort. Wetting the tip of the thread before you poke it through the eye of a needle... Continue reading
How to make nut butter and a cashew butter recipe
The two world truths about nut butter are these. There’s really not that much to nut butter, and it tastes absolutely delicious. So now comes the fun bit, making the nut butter. We whipped up a bowl of creamy cashew... Continue reading
The beginner’s guide to hosting Christmas
There’s something about all the pre-emptive jolliness of the season and city lights that fills us with the desire to invite heaps of people over, crank up some Jingle Bell Rock and have a merry old festive bash. What only... Continue reading
Learn how to carve a turkey in just 3 minutes
You’ve followed the recipe to the tee and now the golden bird finally sits in front of you, but now what? Carving the turkey can be the most daunting part of the whole process. No fretting, we’re here for you.... Continue reading
These sauces will transform your meals in 3 easy lessons
If there’s one thing that can take your home cooked meals from good to goodness gracious, then we’re here to tell you the secret’s in the sauce. In his latest Online Cooking Course, Success with Sauces, Franck Dangereux demonstrates three... Continue reading
6 winning tips for a stress free party
Parties are about people, more than a theme or anything else. But we can all get a little caught up in filling up ice trays and making sure the baguettes in the oven aren’t setting the house on fire. Armed... Continue reading
Have a very merry festive feast with our Christmas cooking course
Bells may not yet be ringing, but you’ve probably started pinning some festive season ideas, hey? Good idea on easing into it, we say. We have another little gem to help you take a load off this year’s Christmas planning... Continue reading
5 nifty tools for making pizza at home
One of the best things about pizzas is their ability to act like the glue for spontaneous social callings. Say the word ‘pizza’ and people will come. We like that. So, we’re casting a light on some nifty tools for... Continue reading
A pizza dough recipe to commit to memory
Turning your kitchen into a trattoria is adventure enough without having to trawl the web or your gran’s dusty recipe book for a reliable pizza dough recipe. Here’s one we’ve found to be a good go-to because when the pizza... Continue reading
Get ready for summer with Franck Dangereux’s Easy Entertaining course
Just as the days get longer, another online cooking course sizzles off the film reel. Welcome to Easy Entertaining presented by renowned chef and restaurateur, Franck Dangereux. From party pleasers like mini baguettes to showstopping canapés, this six lesson online course will... Continue reading