Kitchen Wisdom

10 Must-have herbs and spices for your perfect spice rack

Spice Rack Essentials. What herbs and spices should I buy for my perfect spice rack?

How to think like a cook!

 How to think like a cook (for beginners!) If you're completely new to cooking it all may seem really daunting. You get swamped by recipes and cooking videos. Now recipes are fabulous for what they are, a guide to recreate a dish that someone has already made. I want...

9 Things I would never buy, and the reasons why!

Here are some things I would never buy and the reasons why Pre-made packet flavouring mixes I never buy pre-made packet flavouring mixes for things like shepherd's pie or sausage casserole.  Why? Usually, all they are is a mix of herbs and spices, with a little added...

Kitchen Cupboard Staples – 12 useful ingredients to keep in your kitchen cupboard

Kitchen Cupboard Staples - here are 12 useful ingredients to keep in your kitchen cupboard. Here are some of the kitchen cupboard staples I always keep in stock. This isn't an exhaustive list, or we'd be here all day, and I'd be like the best from the east coming back...
How to think like a cook!

How to think like a cook!

 How to think like a cook (for beginners!) If you're completely new to cooking it all may seem really daunting. You get swamped by recipes and cooking videos. Now recipes are fabulous for what they are, a guide to recreate a dish that someone has already made. I want...

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