How to make a sourdough starter
Making your own bread starter is seen as the zenith of baking bread (be sure to name it). It’s pretty simple to make, but keeping it alive is more important than anything else.
How to chop onions
We’re going to go out on a limb here and say that onions are the hardest working vegetable out there. Whether they’re in the base of a soup, pickled, battered and fried, there’s really very little that the onion can’t do. Here, we’re breaking down the various ways to work with them.
How to make broth
In the depths of icy winter, there’s nothing quite like a broth to warm you from the inside and out. By Jess Spiro
How to make jam
The secret to making good jam is understanding how to sets. While it is possible to make jam by adding pectin, this article focuses on how to make jam without adding pectin.
How to make Béarnaise sauce
Béarnaise sauce is a classic for a reason. As a variation of Hollandaise – one of the five mother sauces – it forms a fundamental part of French cookery, but more importantly, it’s delicious and easier to make than you think. We’re here to show you just how easy. By Jess Spiro.
How to make oat milk
Once upon a time, soya milk could only be found on the shelves of alternative health stores. Now, plant-based milks are everywhere. A whole new gang of options has arrived, but of them all, oat milk seems to be one that might just stick around.
How to make chocolate mousse
This iconic dessert is a classic for a reason, and might have you thinking it’s difficult to master. We’re here to talk you through how to make chocolate mousse from beginning to end, and show you that chocolate mousse is easier than you think.
How to make fried chicken
You might think it’s complicated, but it’s actually not. With a little preparation and understanding, you’ll become a fried chicken master. By Jess Spiro.
How to make your own Oreos at home
Making sandwich-style biscuits requires a little more work than making a single layer cookie, but the super chocolatey flavour of these Oreo-style cookies is worth the effort!
How to make rusks
Baking your own rusks is easy once you know how! But how to perfect them? Follow these tips.
How to regrow fruit and vegetables from kitchen scraps
Cut down on food waste, and save money by regrowing veggies from the scraps you would otherwise have discarded. This is also a fun activity to try with your kids – they can eat the results!
How to make amagwinya / vetkoek
Make your own vetkoek or amagwinya with our easy step-by-step guide. Master this classic South African dish and get ideas for fillings and toppings.
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