Cooking Tips

Pancakes are a brilliant snack, or even a full meal (depending on how many you like to eat at one time, that is!) But, making them can sometimes be a little frustrating. If you find yourself howling, “Why are my pancakes sticking to the griddle?” then you are far from alone! Let’s look at the … Read more

When you want mashed potatoes, you want them smooth, creamy and fluffy – not filled with lumps like school dinner mash! Can you mash potatoes without a masher? Yes, you can indeed – and it’s much easier than you might imagine, and gives great results. Can You Mash Potatoes Without A Masher In a word, … Read more

A chopping board is one of those essential pieces of kitchen kit that you tend to use on a daily basis, at least. How to clean chopping board when you’re using it all day, every day? Let’s look into the different types of chopping board there are, and the different types of cleaning techniques and … Read more

The kitchen bin can be a pretty disgusting place, right? It’s a place of grimness and unpleasant smells – so how to stop kitchen bin smelling? You’ll be relieved to hear that we have some great ideas for you on how to stop your kitchen bin from being the most disgusting place in your house! … Read more

When the bin is past its best, how do you dispose of it? In other words, where is the bin for the bin? Here’s a good few ideas about what to do with old kitchen bin? If your bin is on the way out, this is the article for you – we’re going to explore … Read more

If you’re bored of wooden spoons and want to get a bit more 21st century, you may be wondering “Can I use a silicone spatula for cooking?” The answer is yes, of course you can. It’s actually a great way of stirring, scraping and mixing, and there are advantages to them over other utensils. Read … Read more

Broccoli is a wonderful vegetable – packed with nutrients, incredibly healthy for the body, and super delicious too. But, can you vacuum seal broccoli? And how long will it last? Let’s answer this question, and more, in detail! How Do You Vacuum Seal Fresh Broccoli? Vacuum sealing broccoli not only makes it keep for a … Read more

Haggis is a truly delightful meal – and a cultural tradition. As we get closer to Burns Night, you might want to learn how to cook it to perfection! If you’ve already cooked it every way you can imagine, or if you don’t have a lot of time to spend slaving over a hot stove, … Read more

Who doesn’t love popcorn? It’s a fantastic little snack, perfect for a movie night, and it has the added bonus of being low in calories. So you’ve excitedly bought your popcorn and are ready to cook it – then you notice it’s microwave popcorn, and you don’t have one! How to cook microwave popcorn without … Read more