There’s nothing quite like a completely natural, bursting with goodness fruit and vegetable smoothie to get energy levels back up after a rigorous gym-workout. The range of smoothie makers now available make choosing between them quite a minefield.
Regardless of what your favourite colours may be, Le Creuset the fabulous french maker of strong, versatile cookware is bound to have a set in your favourite shade – whether it’s deep cherry red, bright orange flame or even the chilled blue Marseille.
Long before Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Donuts came on the scene, doughnuts were known in their own right as a simply tasty snack. While the history of it’s name is somewhat disputed (, it does appear that in it’s original versions, they were filled in the centre with nuts – hence the name.
Barbecues are the perfect solution to a great outdoor meal; laid back, relaxed, fun, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful day. That said, there’s nothing more enticing that a casual meal with friends surrounded by nature, whether in the park, woodlands, on a beach or even by a lake or stream.
The only way to achieve authentic smokehouse flavour is to use charcoal fuel for heating, here we explore some of the best charcoal smoker grills.
The best smoker for smoking meat with a guaranteed result while easy to control and use has to be the offset smoker. The traditional Texas style smoker is already popular for large scale smoking.
Whether it is a budget constraint or even a space limit that keeps you from purchasing a full fledged coffee machine or perhaps it’s the fact that you’re a big fan of the art of cafetiere coffee, with the perfectly timed steeping of the brew and the slow manual action of the plunger, there are […]
Have coffee will travel, these compact manual espresso do not need electric power, just your favourite coffee ground, hot water (in hot water flask) and some elbow grease to enjoy your coffee anywhere at anytime you want.
One of the latest trends to have gripped the coffee brewing world, is the resurgence of the art and style of Siphon Coffee or the vacuum coffee maker.
Make your favourite American Pancakes, French Crepes or British Pancakes, these non-stick electric griddles make every type of pancakes effortlessly. Just whip up your pancake mix and turn on the heat.
While flat pancakes topped with honey, maple syrup, blueberries or even bacon are typical first thoughts when pancakes are mentioned, less common but exceptionally delicious are filled pancakes.
Fresh soya bean milk and it’s derivatives are very commonly and easily available throughout Asia. Often recommended as an alternative to milk, it’s health benefits are fast catching on in the West but it’s availability is still limited to packed cartons in the cold section of the supermarket.
Soups are one of those universally comforting foods, regardless of country or origin. Hearty, heart-warming broth, filled with an assortment of vegetables and meats, cross borders and boundaries.
There is nothing quite as sublime as the perfection of fresh pasta cooked al dente with exactly the right amount of seasoning, topped with a wonderfully simple sauce. Check out 8 of the best pasta makers in the market.
There is nothing that compares to pressure forced coffee, that is why Cafes are doing so well with their high pressure steam espresso machines. But that is not to say that you can not get rich, concentrated coffee made by forcing pressurised hot water at home. You need one of these steam espresso machine.
For a small family with no real need for a full size food processor, a medium sized 6 to 9 cup may just what you need. A balance between space saving and food handling capacity, these are the best food processors you can get.
Chocolate fountains and fondues are one of the best gadgets for entertaining especially with little ones in the family. Ideal for parties, celebrations and all family occasions, there is something fun and exciting watching unless amount of chocolate flow down the different tiers of the fountain.
Food processors have found their way in to our kitchens from the multitude of tasks that they are capable of performing, from grating to dicing to shredding and the list goes on.
Unlike their larger counterparts, mini food processors are small, sweet and simple in their approach and tasks. Although unlikely to take on the vast jobs suited to the larger machines (check out our recommendations here), mini food processors hold their own extremely well for jobs that require their versatility.
Although not strictly a kitchen necessity, food processors have worked their charms in to our kitchen counter tops simply by contributing their multi-level skills.