Does Cooking Always Have To Be Stressful?

by on October 23, 2020 at 2:25 pm
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Cooking can become extremely stressful. The chaos, the mess, the timings… everything just gets so confusing! But it does not always have to be like this. I am going to share with you some of my personal tips for making your cooking less stressful!

Planning
Planning is extremely handy especially with cooking. Check out all of your timings. Working out when different items should begin cooking and making a list of these times will really help. Also planning what meals you wish to cook that week will help you feel less stressed. 

Timer
Use a basic kitchen timer. Whether this be on your phone, cooker or a little egg timer. Using these can help you to set alarms for when your other items need to begin cooking. I find this extremely handing when cooking a roast dinner.

Preparation
Take time to prepare before hand for your cooking session. By this I mean weighing out all of your ingredients so they are ready to use when you are ready to cook.

Why Stainless Steel?

by on September 9, 2020 at 1:02 pm
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Stainless steel is one of the most commonly used materials in home kitchens and commercial kitchens. But why is this the case?

Stainless steel is one of the most commonly used materials because it is super easy to keep clean. Making keeping the hygiene of your kitchen easier. Another material you could use is Titanium, however this is much more expensive. Stainless steel is your best option for price and quality.

Stainless steel is your best option for any kitchen. The reason why it is so easy to keep clean is because it does not have any pores. This means there are no small gaps for dirt to get stuck in. Making it so much easier to keep clean. All you will need to do is wipe it over with some cleaner and you’re ready to go.

This material is the perfect choice for any kitchen as it is cost effective, durable and still looks good.

How to get streak free Stainless Steel – Cleaning tips

by on August 30, 2020 at 1:55 pm
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Stainless steel in your kitchen looks amazing when its first installed, but over time with grease build up and fingerprints the stainless steel will become dull and cleaning it incorrectly  can cause it to go streaky.  So how do you get that streak free finish without the use of harsh chemicals? Firstly check the manufacturers recommended cleaning techniques as some stainless steel is coated which maybe damaged with the use of some cleaners.  The tips below are for cleaning without the use of chemicals.

  1. The cloth – using a lint free cloth to clean steel is a the best option as these will not leave fluff and are also soft enough to not cause damage. Use two clothes.
  2. The grain – Always wipe in the direction of the grain.
  3. Vinegar and Water Solution – Vinegar is a natural cleaner and will cut through grease.  Use equal amounts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle and wipe over,  following the grain.
  4. Polish – finally polish using a natural oil such as olive oil again buffing in the direction the the grain.

Kitchen Gadgets We All Need!

by on July 24, 2020 at 7:32 pm
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1- Slow Cooker
Slow cookers are must-have kitchen gadget. These are a lifesaver when you have a busy day. You can cook your meal in the morning and leave it cooking all day. You will be able to enjoy your day, not worrying about cooking dinner later in the evening.

2- Ice Lolly Molds
These are again extremely useful. You can make ice lollies out of anything. Leftover fruit, vegetable or squash etc. These are great for a summers day, children and family members will love them. Much better than wasting food.

3- Electric Can Opener
Everyone knows the struggle of opening a can. You will wonder how you ever lived without one. These are much easier than a manual can opener. Such a lifesaver and worth the extra money.

4- Hand Held Whisk
Again another lifesaver. An electric whisk will help you save your arm when baking cakes etc. It will take less time and energy using an electric whisk.

24 Essential Kitchen Tricks and Tips

by on February 25, 2019 at 9:56 am
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I can’t claim to be 100 per cent qualified to answer that question (my idiocy is still TBD), but I can give you a short list of some of the tricks I find most useful in the kitchen. I’m sure that you guys all have some great tips too, so please leave them in the comments so we can all benefit from your non-idiocy! ↓ Read the rest of this entry…