Category Archives: Tips

Mango Jam with your Christmas turkey?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

Jam is not necessarily just for spreading on your toast. This mango jam in particular has at least a dozen applications! Mira Samani from the Mango Jam Company gives us some of her favourite ideas and tells us about the jam’s cheeky twist. Continue reading →

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Henry Harris’ top tips for Christmas

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

Top chef and owner of classic French restaurant Racine, Henry Harris, gives us his top tips for Christmas. Continue reading →

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Kitchen compost and Bokashi bins

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

I have wanted a kitchen composter for ages but they’re not cheap, however, I found a set of Bokashi bins through my local council which are a bargain! Continue reading →

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A new Breed of ‘Darwinist Shopper’ is unearthed by research

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

‘Evolutionary consumers’ show natural selection is at work in retail, choosing ‘home’ brands over household names such as Heinz and Birdseye. Does this signal the extinction of big brands as we know them? Continue reading →

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Top 10 tips for saving energy whilst cooking

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

We use an awful lot of energy whilst cooking, whether using gas or electricity. Here are 10 tips to help reduce your energy bills. Continue reading →

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Greek delights – Humous, Taramosalata and Melitzanosalata

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

The British summer hasn’t exactly been wonderful. Here’s a perfect way to bring a little Greek sunshine to your table. Continue reading →

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How to dry orange peel

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

Dried citrus peels have many uses, so next time you’re going to eat an orange or use lemon juice, peel it first and dry the peel. Continue reading →

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Top ten day out foods

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

The best snacks and picnic nibbles for your days out this sumer holiday. Continue reading →

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Top ten food waste tips from celebrity foodies

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

Ocado’s Food Waste Awareness Week Sees A Whole Host of Celebrity Foodies Join The Campaign To Share Their Top Ten Tips Continue reading →

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Top 10 food myths

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

There are so many facts about foods which we believe but they are really myths! Continue reading →

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How to skin tomatoes

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Sarah Cabral

Sometimes it’s just nicer to have tomatoes without the skin. Continue reading →

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