It’s so easy to forget, isn’t it? Summer ends, the grill goes back into storage, and you might have decided to leave the cleaning for another day. There’s a lot of conflict over the cleaning of a grill. Personal tastes, cooking methods passed down in secret whispers through the generations.But you have to ask yourself […]
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It would be very rare to find a kitchen these days that did not include a microwave oven. Whether it’s used just for reheating cold food or maybe to defrost meat before cooking, there’s no doubt that, since it’s introduction to our kitchens back in the 1980’s, the microwave oven is a well used piece […]
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Cappuccino, latte or espresso, if you’re a coffee lover, you no doubt have a favorite type. But have you ever tried brewing your own coffee at home? There are different ways to do this and each will change the natural taste of the coffee. In order to make espresso, the water is steamed, when brewed […]
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Once you get the hang of making sourdough bread you’ll find that there are many things you can do with it. Rather than just making a round loaf everytime, you can start to experiment a bit and change the shape of your loaf or try making bread rolls. You can make sourdough bread rolls of […]
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I’ve got a confession to make…I’ve never actually tasted Wendy’s Chili! Shocking, I know, but it’s just not something that I’ve ever bothered to try before. But, recently, I got myself a digital recipe book full of loads of secret recipes from heaps of different American restaurants, and the Wendy’s Chili Recipe sounded so good […]
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I know “easy”, “overnight” and “sourdough bread” don’t really sound like they go together well but, don’t be scared to try making your own sourdough bread at home – it’s a lot easier than you might think! This particular sourdough loaf does require overnight proofing – it doesn’t make it any harder to make than […]
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There’s no doubt about it, microwave ovens can get pretty dirty sometimes. All it takes is one poorly covered dish and suddenly the inside of your microwave is covered in food splatter! The best way to prevent this is to always cover your food before heating, with a lid, plastic wrap or a microwave safe […]
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If you are new to the world of coffee making, it is likely that you are unaware of the core differences between milk frothing and steaming. Some of you might even think that after all it is just milk, does it even make a difference how it is used in a cup of Joe? The answer […]
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The next time you go to feed your sourdough starter, rather than just throwing away a portion of it, consider using your discarded sourdough starter to make some delicious, fluffy sourdough pancakes. Not just for fancy cafes and restaurants, as long as you’ve got some sourdough starter that you’re keeping and feeding, homemade sourdough pancakes […]
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Maybe you’ve just got yourself a new hummingbird feeder or maybe it’s just time to refill a feeder you already have. Either way, if you’re looking to attract hummingbirds into your yard, you’re going to need to know how to make your own homemade hummingbird nectar. Sure, you can buy it premade from the store, but […]
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