How To Prepare Celeriac
What celeriac lacks in appearance it certainly makes up for in flavour and versatility. Celeriac has a delicate celery flavour and starchy texture which makes it ideal for making a mash or creamy soup this winter. Preparing celeriac is simple, using a small sharp knife peel the rough skin of the celeriac and cut the flesh […]
Ruby Red Jewel Of Beauty – The Pomegranate
Pomegranates can initially be deceptive. From the outside they don’t look like much, a bit like passionfruit if you think about it. But open them up and you’ll find beautiful ruby coloured seeds that truly are jewels in nature’s crown. Now that Autumn is here, pomegranates have graced us with their presence. It’s time for […]
How To Choose,Store and Cook Chestnuts
Who needs an open fire to roast chestnuts? I so love buying them from street vendors in the UK when it is cold. It’s a great way to keep your hands warm. Well, they are now in season until July and you can do it yourself in the oven! It’s a relatively simple 5 step process, […]
To freeze or not to freeze?
Is it safe to refreeze chicken? Do you ever take some chicken, or anything else out of the freezer to defrost before leaving for work in the morning, only for your plans to change or you don’t feel like cooking? This raises the question as to whether it is safe to put the defrosted chicken back […]
Minimise The Fat In Fried Eggs
Want a foolproof way to minimise the fat in fried eggs and ensure the yolk is runny and the white set? Wipe out your pan with some extra virgin olive oil. Place over medium-high heat and when hot, crack your eggs in. Once set on the bottom and not spreading around the pan, add a […]
Cleaning Your Chopping Board
Keep your wooden or plastic chopping board clean by scrubbing it once a month with a paste made from equal amount of baking soda, salt, and water. Rinse thoroughly with hot water. If your chopping board smells after you chop onions, crush garlic or cut raw meat and chicken, you can get rid of the odour and help sanitise the chopping board by sprinkling salt on […]