Can I freeze fresh potatoes?
The above question was recently emailed to us. The short answer is No! The longer response to whether you can freeze potaotes is that…
Read MoreCookery Tips
Cook a perfect omelette
The basic technique for a perfect omelette. Firstly you need a couple of eggs and a small light frying pan. Turn the heat up,…
Read MoreHow to Fillet Salmon
It is quite easy to Fillet Salmon. Here is how you do it. You will need one sharp knife, one large chopping board, one…
Read MoreKitchen Equipment
There are lots of cheap gadgets and silly bits of nonsense you can buy for the kitchen, but most of it is junk. Save…
Read MoreCooking meat from frozen
Tips on safe food preparation. Many countries and cultures eat raw meat (French steak tartare or Japanese sashimi are just two examples) and the…
Read More
Sourdough Bread
How to make sourdough and enjoy amazing flavoured breads any time you want. To buy sourdough loaves costs a lot these days, but you…
Read MoreLasagne with a Kick
Lasagne is a great dish but if the balance is wrong it can taste a bit lacklustre. However there are two ‘secret’ ingredients that…
Read More
How long do boiled eggs last
Hard-boiled eggs should be kept in the refrigerator and eaten within 4 days. If you leave hard boiled eggs in the fridge any longer…
Read More
Homemade wine
Homemade Wines I discovered homemade wine a few years ago. Like all kitchen activities there are some failures, but when things go right, you…
Read More