Home cooking for children and adults
Myristica fragrans, the nutmeg tree is unique in nature as being the only tree or plant to give us two very valuable spices: nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg has the better reputation, its name synonymous with war, conquest, and piracy, commanding a price that was worth more than its weight in […]
Planning a party, BBQ, or gathering and wondering exactly how much chicken to prepare? This comprehensive guide will help you calculate the ideal amount of chicken per person, taking into account your event type, guest count, and preferred chicken cut. Never run out of food or waste leftovers again! Chicken […]
Sourdough starter Learn all about making sourdough starters from scratch with no hassle. That blog is long, detailed and offers great content. I recommend you read the entire thing for the first day, but feel free to take the next step after that by looking at the table below. #feast-them. […]
Wars have been fought over it, entire continents have been exchanged for it, why is nutmeg so valuable? Nutmeg has a deep, sweet, and woody flavor that is suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. The spice is used sparingly as it is rich in tannins which give it a […]
Pizza – has there ever been a more perfect dish? The concept is simple… a base to hold while you eat, a thin layer of sauce to add a base flavor and then any topping you can think of to finish it off… Our pizza obsession has led us to […]
Fresh and dried herbs are often used interchangeably and yet home cooks often are puzzled by the odd taste of their latest creation. Unfortunately, we do not always have access to the top 20 recommended herbs and spices that should form part of every chef’s pantry, so maximising the herbs […]
What is chimichurri sauce? Chimichurri sauce is the quintessential Argentine dressing for barbeque meat, a traditional sauce that adds to the authenticity of the Argentine experience. This Argentine Creole dish is a loose oil-based condiment used to accompany barbecued meats or churrasco. it can range from the traditional red pepper […]
Summertime – barbecues, fresh herbs, and sundowners. Simple, right? Take a couple of pieces of meat, cook them to perfection over coals and reach for a delectable sauce… but will it be salsa verde or chimichurri? Chimichurri is a simple dressing, herbaceous, spicy, and fragrant. Salsa Verde is more briny […]
Stainless steel, non-stick, cast iron? Small pan, large pan? Magic happens when you wake up to freshly cooked bacon and eggs. Having to wash a pile of pots and pans after breakfast – not so much. Any one-pan recipe is worth its weight in gold. So, what is the secret? […]
My childhood was a complicated mess, but one clear memory I have as a child is of my Grandpa sending me off to the butcher’s to fetch bacon and sausage for breakfast. What would follow was a feast that can never be described – perfectly cooked bacon, sizzling sausages, warm […]