How to's, Tips and Tricks

Want to learn how to bottle and preserve seasonal fruit simply and cheaply? This easy step by step method will let you enjoy enjoy the seasons surplus throughout the year and the only equipment you need are jars, seals and...

Dried beans, and legumes such as lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas and the rest contain protein, iron and fibre and no fat whatsoever and ar, among the foods dieticians and nutritionists would most like us to eat more of. They're also...

I use basmati by preference - it has a lovely flavour and texture and is the only white rice that is low GI so makes you feel full for longer. I like fluffy rice with curries. You don't need to...

We wage a never ending war with ants in our area. I use a home-made ant poison which is much cheaper and every bit as effective as a bought one. Because its cheap I use it more regularly and liberally...

Roughly 1/3 of a loaf of bread is crust so cutting off the crusts can become a costly habit. Those unwanted crusts along with other not so fresh bread can be used in all sorts of ways – from adding...

Remember it’s not a competition, it’s dinner and will still be delish. Using up what you have to hand will reduce trips to the shops, save time and money and reduce waste. Dairy in baking – milk, yogurt, sour cream and...

If you’re just want a hot meal ready and waiting as soon as you get home from work at the expense of some flavour, then the slow cooker is going to deliver that for you. Unlike slow cooking in the...

Want to know how to substitute one type of yeast for another?  Instant yeast, active yeast, Breadmaker yeast or fresh yeast -this easy guide will show you how. Yeast is a living organism requiring food, warmth and moisture to thrive....