Baking has come to dominate the TV. An adding a competitive aspect to the baking process is what makes the concept work so well on TV. When it comes to baking a cake at home, the only real competition is ensuring that the cake is ready in time for the occasion for which it was created, as well as making sure that it looks and tastes great. Baking a cake at home doesn’t need to be complicated, and if you’ve been less than satisfied with the outcome so far, it’s possibly because your kitchen is lacking these basic essentials.…
If you are in charge of organising the weekly family dinner for your family you’ll know it tends to be a lot of work for the organiser, albeit enjoyable for everyone. Moving the regularly family dinner to a restaurant can lower the workload and make it a fun night for all.
Individual orders
Trying to find a dish that pleases all members of the family can be a challenge particularly if some of the food requests are opposing - for example when your teenager’s new adoption of a strict vegetarian diet contradicts Dad’s insistence that all meals need to have at least two meat ingredients!…
For many restaurants, filling the gap between the lunch crowd and the dinner crowd can be a challenge. However if you can manage to seat a high tea sitting midway between lunch and dinner you can access a whole new group of customers. Here are some of the ingredients for a perfect high tea experience.
Small savouries
High teas tend to be a communal experience, so offering a choice of small bite sized savoury options on a share platter is ideal.…
The Guangdong province in Southern China is home to a style of cuisine known as Cantonese. Western Chinese restaurants often serve a number of Cantonese dishes, but some of them have been altered to appeal to Western palates. Traditional Cantonese dishes are worth seeking out for their use of fresh ingredients and non-greasy cooking style, which often involves steaming or stir-frying. Here’s an overview of the staple ingredients and a few traditional dishes associated with Cantonese cuisine.…
Buying organic produce, dairy and meat enables you to consume less pesticides and agricultural antibiotics, but are you storing your healthy food in toxic containers, or drinking and cooking with water containing hormone disrupters? Here are three simple tips for reducing the toxins in your kitchen.
Ditch the Plastic
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in most plastic food wrap and food storage containers. It’s a known human carcinogen and can seep into your food.…
Royal icing is considered one of the more difficult icings to use, but it just requires a little practice. It would be a shame to never have a go at making your own royal icing as it gives you a smooth, hard surface that’s perfect for decorating. Here’s a recipe and detailed instructions for you to use the next time you have a baking day:
Royal Icing Recipe
This recipe is perfect for a 20cm cake.…
When planning a corporate seminar, you need to give some thought as to how enjoyable it will be for attendees, and this means considering the corporate catering you use throughout the day. You may not think the catering is important and may be more focused on the information being presented, but remember that a grumbling stomach is sure to distract and keep attendees from following each part of the seminar.…
Living a vegan lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to forego takeaway pizza. Sure, you’re not going to be ordering a large peperoni with extra cheese, but most pizza shops will be able to make you a pizza that’s free of animal products. Next time you’re having friends over for a movie and pizza night or just fancy a treat, keep these ordering tips in mind:
Vegan-Friendly Dough
Did you know that not all dough is suitable for vegans?…
If you need to take clients out to lunch, being gluten free can make things challenging. Whether it’s a lifestyle choice or a medical necessity, it helps to plan ahead to make sure you have some menu options open to you.
Here are some ideas that suit businesses lunches of all levels of formality.
Casual catch-up with colleagues
Vietnamese food is heavily rice based and as such is naturally low in gluten.…
