When it comes to cooking, there is lots of advice that gets repeated time and time again. But often, these snippets of wisdom are based on tradition rather than science. Here’s busting a few common kitchen myths: Adding salt makes water boil faster. Adding salt actually raises the boiling point of water so if anything, […]

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Ever feel like you’re stuck when it comes to your kitchen habits? Are you bored of serving the same old dishes week in, week out? Well, if you want to shake up your routine and your taste buds, here are seven ways you can add a touch of variety to your mealtimes. Go vegetarian for […]

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Kansas State University food safety specialists have recommended certain tips to prevent cross contamination in the kitchen: Wash your hands; don’t just splash and dash. The most important habit in the kitchen is proper and frequent hand washing which is often not up to par. Wash them as soon as you get into the kitchen […]

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With low or no-carbohydrate diets rising in popularity in recent times, the humble potato is now regularly overlooked in favour of other vegetables. Research has previously indicated that potatoes may have a detrimental effect on health, like possibly increasing the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. But are the potatoes all that bad? Latest research […]

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Many people are starting to examine the environmental cost of their lifestyle choices. One of the simplest things you can do is to switch to more natural cleaners and reduce the number of harsh chemicals you pour down the kitchen sink. Three easily available and relatively inexpensive cleaning products are baking soda, lemon juice, and […]

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Kitchen food scraps are not good only for the bin or your garden compost heap. A number of kitchen leftovers can offer effective beauty treatments. Here are just three kitchen beauty secrets that could have you rethinking what you do with your leftovers… Used teabags – The caffeine in used teabags can have an anti-inflammatory […]

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To help your kitchen become balanced, and stay that way, you can apply the principles of Feng shui. Pronounced ‘fung shway’, it is an ancient Chinese practice of how energy affects people positively or negatively. One of the primary principles of feng shui in the kitchen is that you want the energy in your kitchen […]

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Single people often get a hard deal – so many thrifty tips focus on buying ingredients in bulk or cooking large dishes for big families. That’s great if you’re feeding a small army but if you’re cooking for one, it’s difficult to make the same savings. But before you reach for the tin of baked […]

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Not so long ago, the spring clean was considered essential, but today probably only one in two households undertakes this annual ritual. Our lives are too busy, we couldn’t be bothered, or just don’t think it is necessary. Perhaps it’s not a bad thing. Rather than focussing on cleanliness during a single season, it’s better […]

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Any chef will tell you that a set of high-quality, well-maintained knives is an essential element of a professional kitchen. The same applies to your home kitchen. A good set of sharp knives makes the preparation of food quicker, easier and safer. Even top-quality knives will blunt if not properly maintained, and a dull blade […]

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