If you're an avid viewer of shows like Masterchef and Top Chef, you will have heard about molecular gastronomy. And if you're not familiar with it, it's basically food geekery on an entirely new level. Molecular gastronomy is a sub-discipline of food science, which aims to investigate the physical … [Read more...]
Spice up your cooking with a geeky rack
When I was younger, I used to dream about cooking with spices in the same way Jamie Oliver chucks them in - instinctively and merrily. The trouble is, adding spices to a recipe is very much a scientific process. Too much destroys a delicious sauce, and too little leaves your pie tasting a bit meh. … [Read more...]
On The Rocks! Keep your drink cool with polished rocks
The phrase “on the rocks” couldn’t have a truer meaning with these new ingenious ice cubes. Quite literally, these beauties from DB Tech are polished rocks that chill your drink. The rock itself is made from 100% soapstone, which maintains an ideal cooling temperature for longer, and is extremely … [Read more...]
Teeny tiny kitchen appliances – Bosch, Tefal and Caple
Tiny kitchen? Me too. But if you hate washing up as much as I do, you'll find a way to squeeze in a dishwasher. Here's my selection of the best teeny tiny kitchen appliances for your teeny tiny kitchen. Bosch Compact Dishwasher - Review £350 John Lewis There aren't many of these … [Read more...]
Festive Cake Pops made With Sweet Treats Cake Pop Maker
I have been baking up a storm in my kitchen of late with the help of the Sweet Treats Cake Pop maker. This nifty kitchen gadget can create tasty cake treats in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. More known for my kitchen disasters than my accomplishments I am a keen, enthusiastic … [Read more...]
Tefal Gelato: Dangerously addictive ice-cream maker
Up until a few weeks ago I had no experience of ice cream makers. I'd even go as far as saying was a little sceptical of their abilities. No-one I knew had one or had used one. I was a virgin ice-creamer. But now, it's pretty safe to say that since getting the Tefal Gelato, I've gone ice cream … [Read more...]
ROK Manual Espresso Maker: Review
I might as well come out and say it straight away, the ROK Espresso Maker (£129) is excellent. I'm a fan of coffee, owner of a Gaggia Classic Espresso machine and countless cafetières – all of which serve their purpose really well. (If you've not got a thermal coffee press that keeps extra cups … [Read more...]
Vinegar and Brown Paper etched glass loveliness
This is everyday life, a little from the side...with one eye closed. Is your glass HALF EMPTY or HALF FULL? Or maybe it just could be, if only you could have A DROP OF GOOD LUCK? Or perhaps it’s that your CREATIVE JUICES have dried up and your ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT is running low? Well never … [Read more...]
Bodum stuff on sale at BrandAlley
You'll need to sign up to join BrandAlley, but if you want to grab a load of Bodum kitchen gadgets at low prices, there's a whole load of Bodum-branded stuff with some significant discounts on the clearance sale section. The Battery Operated Salt/Pepper Grinder is down from £35 (RRP) to just … [Read more...]
Do you need a JML Ninja Master?
JML is always tempting me with its in-store infomercials that promise to make me and my life more wonderful. The JML Ninja Master (£39.99) is the latest life-aid that will apparently allow me to reduce kitchen clutter, make the "smoothiest smoothies" and go from "fridge to table top with … [Read more...]
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