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Mango Jam with your Christmas turkey?

By Sarah Cabral + November 11th, 2008

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.

Henry Harris’ top tips for Christmas

By Sarah Cabral + November 6th, 2008

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

Kitchen compost and Bokashi bins

By Sarah Cabral + October 8th, 2008

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!

‘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?

Top 10 tips for saving energy whilst cooking

By Sarah Cabral + August 20th, 2008

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

Greek delights - Humous, Taramosalata and Melitzanosalata

By Sarah Cabral + August 13th, 2008

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

How to dry orange peel

By Sarah Cabral + August 8th, 2008

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.

Top ten day out foods

By Sarah Cabral + July 28th, 2008

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

Top ten food waste tips from celebrity foodies

By Sarah Cabral + July 23rd, 2008

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

Top 10 food myths

By Sarah Cabral + July 21st, 2008

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

How to skin tomatoes

By Sarah Cabral + July 17th, 2008

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

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