Contradictory to its name, Cream of Tartar is not a cream but a powdery substance that serves multiple purposes in our households. The usage of this ingredient can be dated back as early as the 1300s. For sure, we have all seen this ingredient at least once in our lives. It is not only an…
You’ve no doubt heard a lot about sourdough bread lately (thanks 2020!) and maybe you’ve even had a go at making your own homemade sourdough starter and sourdough bread. But, the question remains, what’s the difference between sourdough bread and regular bread? And is sourdough bread better for you than regular, store bought, mass produced bread?…
Are you a pickle lover or a pickle hater? There are two groups of people in this world – those who pull the pickles out of their burgers before eating them, and those who love them!But, other than texture and taste, what is the point of eating pickles? Are there any health and nutritional benefits…
Are you fond of gin? Enjoy a gin and tonic from time to time? You’re not alone! Gin seems to be having its moment in the sun as a popular drink of choice right now. Have you tried an Australian gin yet? We think you’ll be impressed!What most people don’t know is that Australia has…
Sometimes known as a “casserole”, dutch ovens have been around for a very long time and are a very useful piece of kitchen equipment that every home cook should have in their kitchen. They are usually made from enamelled cast iron which is an excellent material for heat retention and even heat distribution. These qualities make…
As far as I’m concerned, cooking chicken wings in the oven is, hands down, the best way to cook chicken wings. It’s quick and easy, healthier than frying and, if you do it the right way, it’s easy to clean up. There are so many options out there when it comes to choosing a marinade for…
If you’re looking for the best way to cook chicken wings in the oven, you’ve come to the right place. Oven baked chicken wings are a much healthier option than deep fried chicken wings, and it’s easier, and creates less mess, when you bake them in the oven rather than frying them.Of course you could…
You may have read or heard about the wonders of manuka honey and all the healing powers of this seemingly magical natural substance. I’ve read all about it and sometimes some of the things they say about Manuka honey sound too good to be true. Can it really help with acne scars? Can it really…
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 whatever…
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…