When I was nine, my first foray in to cooking consisted of (much like many of my Asian contemporaries) making my first packet of instant noodles – in this case – Maggi Chicken Flavoured Soup Noodles.
Imagine wanting to boil a huge pot of pasta, or make a cup of tea (or coffee), or even warm up the baby’s milk bottle without needing to wait. Not even one second for the water to boil to the right temperature.
Apart from the excellent sound quality a decent pair of headphones will provide you, it is very much a personal device; a reflection of your personality and a sort of fashion statement.
There is something especially comforting and calming about scented candles as they are lit and infuse the environment. I personally adore rose scented ones, in part because they remind me of the beautiful blooms of one of my favourite flowers, but also because it reminds me of the warm British summers, when rose blossoms are […]
Waking up in the morning to the glorious scent of a freshly baked loaf, is one of the most luxurious things one can imagine. Luckily, in this modern day and age, it does not mean having to wake up at an un-godly hour to mix the flour or knead the dough. Any one of these […]
If you, like me prefer warm sandwiches, hot wrap and toasted paninis that you can only get from cafes, with its crispy crust, melted cheese and warm taste, you will be glad to know that you can now make these too at home.
Your visit to Paris is never complete without a stall served Crêpe or a visit to the Crêperie. But, you don’t have to go that far to enjoy traditionally prepared Crêpe.
Inspired by our trip to Brussels and the opportunity to sample real Belgian Waffles, we thought we could get some from the shops back in the UK only to find that they are no where near the taste and freshness of the waffles that we had.
There is always room for something retro in the home and where best to have this than in the kitchen. A retro fridge freezer will bring charm to even the most modern kitchen.
Don’t have the space for a full 5.1 surround sound system or a bulky subwoofer, but still want the best sound from your flat screen TV? While soundbars are usually a good addition, they are not particularly good at producing low range sound and therefore are usually paired with a sub woofer. Why not try a sound plinths […]
It is hard to imagine that as little as 60 years ago, the electric toothbrush was something that was virtually unheard of. Today they come in a range of types and brands.
We were fortunate to be shown the Tesla S, the all electric performance sedan from the good people in Silicon Valley, California.
Most flat screen LED HD TV with their slim look and near zero bezel (the edges of the screen) achieves this at the expense of sound quality.
We have seen the best portable wireless speakers on our sister blog, Best Portable Wireless Speakers. At Colour My Living, we do things differently.
If you are shopping around for a foldable bike you will soon realise that they range from £100 to the thousands. Let’s start with the entry level folding bicycles that doesn’t break the bank.
Love the cool smoothies and ice crush frappuccino you get from the shops, you too can get the same at home with one of these industrial grade blenders. Frustrated with under powered blender that smell like something is burning even with normal use.
When we speak of cordless vacuum cleaners we tend to think of the handheld variety, the small vacuum cleaner with rechargeable battery pack built-in. These are often under powered, only suitable for the odd job and offers very limited vacuum time between charge.
We take a look at two small crossovers; the new Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Mokka and see how they compare.
Can’t justify spending a lot of money on a stand mixer as an occasional baker, for the infrequent chef, these cheaper stand mixers may be your answer.
The top rated stand mixers arena is dominated by KitchenAid and Kenwood. What do you need to look for in a Kitchen Mixer?