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Lifestyle

November 16, 2019

How to fry bacon without making a mess

Like pretty much every self-aware millennial, I’m a big fan of bacon. Salty, crisp, and meaty it’s pretty much everything I want in a protein. And, while I draw the line at things like bacon-infused bourbon, there are very few savoury dishes that …

November 13, 2019

Keep yourself hydrated with these wonderful water bottles

You can never drink enough water, at least that’s what all the TV doctors, lifestyle magazines, and websites keep telling us. Fortunately, there are literary thousands of water bottles out all there all promising to keep us hydrated. With so many …

Lifestyle

November 10, 2019

How to make chocolate coated anything

To paraphrase Jane Austen, it’s a truth universally acknowledged that pretty much anything tastes better when coated in chocolate. Well, maybe not everything, but you get the idea! Strawberries, candied fruit, pastries, and cakes: the list of swee…

Lifestyle

November 10, 2019

Spring cleaning the natural way

The flowers are in the full bloom, the weather is getting warmer, and the days are getting longer, in other words spring is here! However, before we get too excited, let’s not forget what else happens in this most wonderful of seasons: Spring clea…

October 11, 2019

The Correct Way to Sharpen Your Kitchen Knives

Many people are intimidating by using sharp knives when preparing food, but it may surprise you to know that dull knives are far more dangerous. Dull blades require more force to cut through food and are hard to control. So, if you spend any time …

September 15, 2019

Why You Need to Start Using a Teapot

When it comes to brewing a cup of tea there’s a right way and a wrong way. The right way results in a delicious, warming nectar that represents everything good and true. The wrong way just results in a cup of tea.

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September 12, 2019

Clean your home with newspaper

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a bit of a tree hugger. I love nature and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to prevent waste, Predictably, one of my biggest annoyances is paper towels. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the appeal. Paper to…

August 19, 2019

Why breadboxes are kind of cool

Breadboxes, what are they good for? Well, rather a lot as it turns out. I must confess I always assumed that bread boxes were one of those kitchen items best left in past. I’m happy to report however that I have seen the error in my ways. I’ve sin…

Lifestyle

August 2, 2019

15 Kitchen Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

The kitchen should be a sanctuary, but sometimes it can get a little daunting. Here are some tips to make it more user-friendly and inviting.

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July 9, 2019

Fix-it-yourself: Sticky doors

There are few things more frustrating than a sticky door. Houses located in areas with dramatically fluctuating climates are particular prone to seasonly sticking doors. If you’ve ever noticed a door that used to glide closed with little trouble s…

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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…

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…

Lifestyle

May 21, 2019

Three amazing ways to use coffee in the kitchen

Aside from being a great way to start the day, coffee is also a great addition to a number of recipes. Yes, it turns out that freshly ground coffee — when used sparingly — can enhance a number of popular foods. From burgers to ribs, coffee adds a …

Lifestyle

May 15, 2019

Descaling Coffee Machines – What is it and Why it Will Save You Money

I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a little coffee obsessed. Nothing gets me going in the morning like a freshly brewed cup of coffee, conversely, nothing grosses me out more than peering into my coffee machine and seeing limescale build-up. When I…

March 11, 2019

Swing into Summer with a new hammock

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…