cooking

It’s a cupboard staple, but do any of us actually know what it’s made from? Paprika is a spice that most of us have stowed away in a kitchen cupboard, and it has grown in popularity over the last few years thanks to it being a common inclusion in many chicken and halloumi recipes on […]

1 year ago

It’s a cupboard staple, but do any of us actually know what it’s made from? Paprika is a spice that most of us have stowed away in a kitchen cupboard, and it has grown in popularity over the last few years thanks to it being a common inclusion in many chicken and halloumi recipes on […]

1 year ago

“Food poisoning bacteria, like Salmonella and E.coli, can survive on the screen of a smart device for more than 24 hours” A recent research study from Safefood has highlighted the importance of maintaining good food hygiene practices while using smart devices while home cooking.  The study looked at hygiene habits when people used smartphones or […]

2 years ago

Pouring grease down the drain can cause havoc! The holiday season is upon us and the festive cheer is in full swing, so Clean Coasts, in collaboration with Uisce Éireann, is advising people to avoid one thing over the holidays.  They’re asking people to ‘Think Before You Pour’ this Christmas and New Year, to avoid […]

2 years ago

This changes everything. There are very few recipes that cannot be improved by the addition of the onion. Chillis, curries, soups – white and red onions are the staple of almost every dish. Having said that, as delicious as they are, chopping them isn’t always a seamless process. Indeed, the second my knife goes on, […]

4 years ago

Yes, you read that headline correctly. I was today years old when I discovered that you can cook an entire meal in your dishwasher. Not a word of a lie. In fact there in an entire YouTube tutorial (possibly more than one I haven’t checked) with instructions on how you can get your dinner ready […]

5 years ago