One of my favourite haunts in the garden of my childhood home was the hammock. Hanging in the shade between two massive jacaranda trees it was my go to spot. I would spend many hours swing between the trees and reading any book I could get my grub…
What do you do when you want to impress your special someone but you don’t have a full day to cook them a romantic meal? Suvie to the rescue! Suvie allows you to fit those special occasion meals into your schedule giving you extra time to run out …
Kona coffee is often considered to be the only major bean grown in the United States. However, in recent years the Ka’u region in Hawaii has become regarded for its less well-known, but extremely high quality beans. Ka’u coffee may not have the br…
When it comes to cooking, one of my biggest pet peeves involves vinegar. Often while working my way through a new recipe, I’ll discover mid-process that the vinegar required for the dish is the exact one I’ve run out of. That being said, I do love…
Five surprising things you can make using sous-vide
When most people think of sous vide they think of steak, and with good reason—sous vide and steak are a match made in heaven. But when it comes to sous vide, the possibilities are pretty much endless. Here are five delicious (not-meat…
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February 26, 2019
A beginners guide to cheese: Types
How do you pick a cheese? It’s a question I ask myself more often than I would like. The sheer number of curds on offer is staggering and it’s almost impossible to determine how many different cheeses there are in the world. France alone has somew…
White Rioja, or Rioja Blanco as it’s often called, is a fairly obscure white wine from the Rioja region in Spain. Rioja is well regarded for its red wines, but the white variants are definitely worth a try. With options ranging from light as a fea…
Coffee cake is a true morning hero. A crunchy, crumbly topping of butter and sugar sits nestled on a pillow of soft, vanilla cake, and we call this breakf…
Along with Yirgacheffe, Ethiopian Harrar is considered to be one of the best coffees in the world. This reputation is well deserved: Harrar is spicy and full-bodied with an almost wine-like texture and taste.
Today we’re going to look at a red wine that has only started gaining popularity in the last few years: Tannat. Tannat is considered the national grape of Uruguay, where it is grown in abundance. The country’s dry climate is ideally suited to this…
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February 14, 2019
Three amazing sangria recipes you need to try
Sure it’s a little kitsch, but sangria is arguably the perfect party punch. This boozy classic originates in Spain and for years has been people’s go-to drink for entertaining. It’s easy to see why. Not only is sangria sweet, refreshing, and emine…
Most people spend the days leading up to Valentine’s Day scrambling to make reservations at expensive restaurants with over the top prix fixe menus. Here..
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February 12, 2019
Fix-it-yourself: Ceiling water stains
Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, there are few home maintenance issues more distressing than ceiling water stains. These brown rings are awful to look and incredibly stubborn. Worst of of all, they have a nasty habit of cropping up again an…
In honor of the wonderfully warm weather, we’re going to take a look at one of the most popular white wines in the world: Chardonnay. Chardonnay grapes are among the most planted grapes in the world and, alongside the wine itself, the grapes are a…
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