Minichefs: how to make apple cake
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Apple pie is like a hug from an old friend. It’s your favourite mug for tea, the book you curl up with but never finish and the view you plunge through traffic to watch the sun set over. Some like apple pie made from thinly sliced Granny Smith, some opt for half moons of Golden [...]
Watermelon, sesame seed & feta salad
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Got a watermelon in the fridge and wondering what to do with it? Plain slices can get old. If you have two minutes, some green leaves and a bit of feta – whip up this lightning speed salad for a refreshing lunch or snack. Serves 4 (download print-friendly recipe). Ingredients 500g watermelon, peeled and cut [...]
Three ways to make a house a home
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Sigrid in Kitchen Gear
So it’s a new year and new leaves are being turned over everywhere you look. People are quitting smoking, going to the gym, taking up running, learning to cook, moving house… To join arms with our fellows and to mark the newness of this year, we thought we’d share three tips on turning a house into [...]
What is Bento?
Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 by Renée Nesbitt in Food & Drink
It’s a fact that we eat with our eyes so it goes without saying that the appearance of our work lunch is as important as the contents. Heard of Bento? Welcome to the world of tasty looking lunches. Bento = a single portion boxed lunch or meal common in Japanese cuisine. The containers for classic [...]
Everything you need to know about oysters
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Kitchen Gear
Let’s be real about the fact that oysters can be intimidating: getting hold of fresh ones, preparing them, prying them open, eating them, dealing with the constantly deferred hope of finding a pearl… No one said life was going to be easy, but oysters are worth it and easier than you think to serve at home. South [...]
A trio of crème brûlée
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Crème brûlée is one of the classic desserts to master and gives you an excuse to wave a blowtorch around the kitchen and indulge the pyromaniac within for the sake of caramel. Great for dinner parties, it can be made in advance, stored in the fridge and given the finishing touches just prior to serving. The [...]
Overcoming the mid-afternoon slump
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Renée Nesbitt in News & Trends
We all reach that time of the afternoon when our energy level drops, where we find it difficult to concentrate and all we feel like doing is taking a nap under our desk. Through planning effectively, you can overcome this feeling without reaching for an unhealthy and sugary snack, which will only offer temporary relief. [...]
Minichefs: papaya sailing ships
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Sailing your breakfast across a china plate is fun. Ask anyone under seven. This kid-friendly adaptation of the Papaya, lime, Bulgarian yoghurt and pistachio nut salad is designed to tempt little people into filling their morning tummies with healthy goodness. You’ll need: A couple of small papayas Trail mix Berries (or other fruit, chopped) Honey Bulgarian [...]
10 tips for a healthily exciting office lunch box
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Renée Nesbitt in News & Trends
There are many ways to skin the office-lunch cat: wake up at 5am to make a full blown meal; ignore the issue completely and get by on caffeine and grit; keep crackers in drawers and steal old cheese from the fridge; make someone back home pack you Bovril sarmies; find tips and tricks online and [...]
How to make granola
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Having a jar of granola on standby is a wise healthy breakfast strategy. Especially if you make it yourself and include all the things you love (cranberries, toasted almonds, plump raisins, fresh coconut chips). Pair it with some fresh seasonal fruit, top it with Bulgarian yoghurt and you’ll be A for away. How to make [...]
