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June 28, 2019

A beginners guide to Mencía wine

There’s nothing quite like the joy of discovery. I love roaming through the wine aisle and seeking out unfamiliar varietals and bottles. Occasionally, I’ve taken a risk and bought a bottle of a wine I’ve never heard of only to discover upon openin…

June 28, 2019

A beginners guide to White Bordeaux

While the Bordeaux area in France is well-regarded for its red blends, it may surprise some to hear that the region is also responsible for creating some truly excellent white blends. The suitably named White Bordeaux is one of the best kept secre…

Slow Cook

June 28, 2019

Crumbles and Crisps with Suvie

Suvie baked fruit desserts are perfection. The slow cooked fruit becomes juicy and tender and, after a quick broil, the topping is delightfully crunchy. What more could you want from a dessert? Feel free to use the frozen version of your favorite …

June 27, 2019

A beginners guide to wine: Five key characteristics

In order to truly enjoy wine, you need to understand it. Crucial to that understanding are the five factors that characterize any bottle of wine. Acidity, alcohol, body, sweetness, and tannins are the first five factors anyone hoping to develop th…

June 25, 2019

Pad See Ew

This takeout staple comes home with our simple weeknight version of Pad See Ew. Pad See Ew (also spelled phat si-io, pad siew, or pad..

June 24, 2019

Meatless Burgers

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Burgers are the classic American diner food we all know and love, but in this day and age, many people are ch…

June 24, 2019

How to stick to a “no-phone” policy at bedtime

Smartphones, how did we ever live without them? I ask myself this all the time, most often when I’m using a map app to navigate around an unfamiliar city, or having the entire internet at my fingertips. But as undeniably cool as modern tech can be…

June 19, 2019

How to make your own muesli

One of the hands-down best breakfast foods is a simple bowl of muesli. This munchable morning food has got everything: oats for carbohydrates, nuts for protein, milk or yogurt for dairy, and fruit for… well fruit. Unfortunately, pre-packaged muesl…

Shrimp

June 17, 2019

Salad Spinners: Not Just for Salads Anymore!

Salad spinners, aside from drying lettuce what are they good for? Rather a lot as it turns out! Yes, it seems that the salad spinner has gotten a bit of a bad rap over the years. Far from being an unnecessary luxury that takes up cupboard space, s…

Chicken

June 11, 2019

Five ways to use up Parmesan rinds

I hate wasting food, and few things frustrates me more than having to throw away perfectly good leftovers or unusable offcuts. I’m always on the lookout for ways to make use of as much of my ingredients as possible.

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Lifestyle

June 8, 2019

How to clean your gas grill in time for summer

Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner and it’s time to clean your grill in time for BBQ season. Fortunately, cleaning your grill isn’t as much of a chore as it sounds. The whole process is surprisingly easy and will probably…

June 7, 2019

The secret to perfectly scrambled eggs

If you’ve ever successfully cooked scrambled eggs, you’re already aware that as far as cooking challenges go, they’re about on par with boiling water or cooking rice. However, as simple as scrambled eggs are to make, they can still be improved upo…

Lifestyle

June 7, 2019

A beginners guide to coffee: Panama Geisha

If you pay close attention to the latest coffee trends, it’s entirely likely that you’ve already heard of Panama Geisha. This coffee has only been on the radar since 2004 but already it’s become one of the most sought-after beans in the world. Thi…

Lifestyle

June 6, 2019

Why Amazon Alexa is awesome in the kitchen

I love to cook. The whole process of finding exciting recipes, gathering up ingredients, and working my way through a recipe is something I genuinely enjoy. That being said, when it comes time to actually make the dish in question I do sometimes w…

June 4, 2019

How to make pickled onions in no time

If there’s one thing I can’t get enough of it’s pickles. Gherkins, sauerkraut, beetroot, if it can be pickled I’ll eat it. My absolute favourite pickle however is the humble pickled onion. Crunchy, tangy, and spicy, they’re just the best. If given…