Christmas cake is one of the season’s best treats, but as they’re often made well in advance, they need to be stored properly. Follow this guide to ensure your hard…
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Pickles are used as a garnish and in many different cultures. They can be eaten whole, sliced and added to recipes. Pickling cucumbers preserves them after harvest for up to…
Tempura batter is primarily used to fry shellfish and root vegetables. Good tempura batter requires minimal beating and ice-cold water. The cold prevents the batter from absorbing excess oil so…
You can make your own healthy crisps using sweet potatoes, beetroot and parsnip, a vegetable peeler or a mandolin, a little oil and seasoning. At a fraction of the price…
Making cucumbers crisp for the salad increases their appeal and crunch factor. Here is what to do. Step One Slice the cucumbers as usual. Step Two Place the slides in…
Ahi poke is a staple in Hawaiian luaus. It’s usually served as a pupu (appetizer) or a side dish. Poke is pronounced as “poe-kay”, not as the action of poking…
Preventing or reducing food spoilage involves both keeping track of the food in your home as well as storing it properly. Once you know how to reduce food spoilage, you…
Kale is a dark green, leafy vegetable that can be served raw in salads or cooked in a wide variety of dishes, from soups to casseroles to pasta sauces. Kale…
Kale is a very healthy vegetable and a good source of vitamins A and C, and calcium. For this dish you will need 1 onion, 1 cup of cooking wine,…
Make your own cheese at home with fresh, local, sustainable ingredients. It’s easier than you think.