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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A lot of us have grown up watching television shows where everybody rushes home to enjoy Mom’s homemade brisket, but some of us are quite uncertain as to what that means. While common in the southern states of America and within the Jewish community, many people around the world are left wondering – what is […]
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What if I told you I’ve come up with yet another way to use up your sourdough starter? I thought banana muffins would be a great way to do it but, my first attempt, based on a recipe I found online, was a disaster! The recipe required you to leave the starter mixed with some […]
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Sometimes you just don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. The pandemic of 2020 has taught a lot of us that, if nothing else. During our periods of lockdown and isolation one of the things we all missed the most was the ability to go out to a restaurant and enjoy a meal with […]
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Like anybody caring for a sourdough starter, I’m constantly on a quest to find good recipes to use up discarded sourdough starter. This sourdough apple cake (made with applesauce not apples) is a very quick and convenient way to use up some of your sourdough starter, and it tastes great too! It uses everyday ingredients you […]
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