Catering for your Vegetarian Guests
A dinner party dilemma that presents itself from time to time is when a guest you invite advises that they are vegetarian. [find out more....]
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Conversation Concerns
In addition to the anxiety associated with the meal, many hosts worry whether the conversation will flow easily amongst their guests. [find out more....]
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Equipping Your Kitchen
Equipping your kitchen need not break the bank and you certainly don’t need most of the numerous kitchen gadgets available these days.[find out more....]
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Australian Wine Varieties
Australians are the highest per capital consumers of table wines in the English-speaking world.[find out more....]
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Ethical Eating
There has been much discussion lately about eating ethics - the impact your food choices have on the planet. Consider the following scenarios:[find out more....]
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Food Safety Guidelines
Food safety is an important issue at all times and even more so when entertaining. Some individuals are more at risk than others from food poisoning, such as pregnant women, the elderly and anyone with an illness, and special care should be taken when preparing food for these people.[find out more....]
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How to read and follow a recipe
There is a proverb that says “if you can read you can cook”. Whilst not entirely true, it illustrates a fundamental of successful cooking: read the recipe from start to finish… [find out more....]
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How to separate and beat eggs
Set out two bowls. Crack the egg gently on a flat surface or on the rim of a bowl, to break its shell as close to the middle of the egg as possible.. [find out more....]
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Smart shopping
Food shopping is a chore for most people, and there is nothing more stressful than running around looking for last minute items before your guests arrive. [find out more....]
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Shopping list template
Download our shopping list template to help you to easily compile your shopping list.
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Mastering mayonnaise
Making mayonnaise from scratch is quick, easy, you only need a handful of ingredients and the taste is far superior to anything you can buy off the shelf.[find out more....]
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Toasting nuts
Toasting nuts enhances their flavour and crunch. There are two ways to toast nuts – in a frypan or in the oven. [find out more....]
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