Creative Baking Ideas: Christmas Cake Alternatives

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Not a fan of a heavy fruit cake with marzipan and icing topping? You’re certainly not alone but for some reason, when the festive season rolls around, it’s the only thing the recipe blogs are concerned with. If you’re planning on baking up a storm this festive season but want to steer clear of the… Read more »


8 Best Utilities to Keep Your Kitchen Organised

Despite our best efforts, the kitchen always seems to become one of the most cluttered and disorganised rooms of the house. Try as we might, the cupboards, sink and fridge soon end up overflowing with a surplus of pots, pans, and food that make keeping things tidy and finding certain items a chore. Factor in… Read more »


8 fun activities to keep the kids busy at home

With schools across the country having been shut since March, the extended time off has certainly been a blessing for kids, but somewhat more stressful for parents attempting to juggle working from home with keeping the little ones busy. And now that we’re in the middle of what is pretty much an extended summer holiday,… Read more »


From bread to pasta – How to make common staple foods at home

With social distancing and lockdown making frequent trips to the supermarket a little less convenient than before, there’s perhaps never been a better time to improve your culinary skills by making those fridge favourites and cupboard essentials from scratch. The DIY approach can unlock all sorts of new and exciting ways to get creative in… Read more »


Timing your food: How long to cook ingredients and recipes

“All cooking is a matter of time. In general, the more time the better.” So said American educator and author John Erskine. If you’re an inexperienced cook or you’ve an especially hectic home life, then keeping an eye on the clock is key to getting dishes right.  It’s the difference between that perfect, lovingly made… Read more »