Get creative with maple syrup Maple syrup is a type of lovely sticky syrup made from the sap of the maple tree. Best known for its lavish drizzling over pancakes, maple syrup is often overlooked as a creative cooking ingredient too. Not just a sweetener for plain dishes, this type of syrup is great in […]
A handy kitchen cheat sheet takes guess work out of cooking Whether you are new to the art of cooking, or an experienced cook, a kitchen cheat sheet is often handy for most recipes. When cooking with recipes we can often get stumped on metric conversions, or cup to spoon conversions and so on. This […]
Crab claws are delicious and easy to prepare Crabs are a widely prepared and eaten crustaceans around the world. While some species are eaten whole like the soft shell crabs, with other species crab claws and legs are relished. Particularly, with larger crab varieties the claws are immensely popular all over the world. The snow […]
The art of frosting a cake If you remember the ongoing slogan in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”, it was “Frost Yourself”. I always thought this was a bit of an odd slogan seeing as frosting, to me, should only ever belong on a cake! “But what does ‘frosting’ mean?” I hear […]
The refreshing flavors of Gazpacho Traditionally served cold, a gazpacho is a chilled soup which is a great lunch time meal or light starter before your entree. A traditional gazpacho is tomato based, but there are a wide range of different types out there which are popular all over the world. Originating from Spain, the […]