Cooking Tips

What we know of as gammon is the hind leg of a pig, which has been brine cured, and may or may not be smoked. It is a delicious, tasty piece of meat, and you can make it even more delicious when you know just how to cook it right! Ever wondered how to cook … Read more

Topside refers to the long, lean muscle that makes up part of a cow’s hind quarters. These muscles are hard working, and as such they can be quite lean and fibrous. Topside is not a very fatty cut, which means it can take some cooking to make it melt in the mouth tender! It is … Read more

Chicken wings are one of those fast food treats that can make you feel very guilty. Yes, they’re delicious, and yes they’re well worth every penny you spend on them – but are they the healthiest treat? The answer, as well all know, is: probably not. When chicken is deep fried, a lot of fat … Read more

Cooking rice can sometimes feel like an impossible skill. How do you get it right, so that it is not all stuck together and sticky? How do you avoid accidentally burning it, and having to scrape it off the bottom of the pan? One great answer to all these questions is to get yourself a … Read more

Pasta, for so many of us, is a favourite food. It is comforting, nourishing food, that many people enjoy on a daily basis. It is a really easy dish, and you can make some incredibly healthy and delicious sauces to go with it, so you don’t have to worry so much about it being an … Read more

Smoked food has a delicious, distinctive flavour which is unlike anything else. Thankfully, you don’t have to invest in a smoker and smoke all your food yourself to get this tastiness – many foods are available in pre smoked versions to make your life easier, and more yummy! Turkey is a favourite of many people, … Read more

Vacuum sealing food in mason jars is a great way to preserve it, long term. It’s a similar principle to food in tins, but the seals are easier to remove – no can opener required! Sealing food in this way means that it will keep for much, much longer than by using other storing methods, … Read more

Asparagus is a delicious seasonal vegetable that is a lovely addition to so many meals. It takes at least three years from the first sowing before asparagus is ready to eat, and it spends all that time developing its health properties and delicate flavour. Asparagus, also known as Sparrow Grass, has been eaten for centuries … Read more

Macaroni and cheese is one of those comfort foods that everyone thinks back on with nostalgia and memories of childhood. What’s not to love? It’s pasta and cheese, in a creamy sauce, baked to crispy perfection in the oven. It’s a hearty dinnertime staple that is the favourite of adults and kids alike, and it … Read more

Cup noodles are one of life’s guilty pleasures – and boy, they really are pleasurable! A tasty snack that is ready in minutes, bursting with different flavours – cup noodles are a convenient way of getting some food into you when you’re in a hurry. Most of us probably think of Pot Noodles and the … Read more