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The how-to blog

How to fix burnt rice : the smell, the taste, the burnt pan.

Agh, you got distracted and now look… the rice has boiled over and burned. We’ve all done it, know all the hacks to save your dinner, and maybe even improve the taste of it. (and how to NEVER do it again ).

Do you need a holiday from your life ?

Maybe a 6 month holiday… twice a year ! is that what you’re thinking ?

How to get the life you want to live, now.

Makes sense to us, and it’s all part of the journey that brought us to our own best life.

Top 10 tips to make your food to last longer

Top 10 tips to make your food last longer. PLUS, an a-z food list with tips on how they like to be stored

A foodie’s wish list

Little and big kitchen gifts for everyone. The kind of gifts that keep on giving back. Things we like, use, or would love to have. Just saying !

How to stop food sticking to the pan

Does your food stick to the pan when you don’t want it to ? We have the solution in 3 easy steps. It’s a thing ! And it’s called…

How to spatchcock a chicken in 1 minute

Finally caught Paul on video. ( I had to be fast ). So easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it like this before. ( No scissors involved ! )

Making magic beans !

Don’t you just love how beans and peas magically grow when you soak them in water overnight ! ( Jack & the Beanstalk memories !)

Easy home-made decoration

home made salt dough idea – a Christmas decoration for foodies !

How to make your food smell and taste better

Learn the secret to creating and maximising those distinctive smells and umami tastes when you fry onions or sear meat. What makes the crusty breads, golden roast potatoes and toasted marshmallows all so very tempting!