Archive for November 2nd, 2009

The Slow Cooker

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here is another kitchen tool that took me a while to buy, the slow cooker.
In today’s world of financial trouble, anything that can help save some cash is a welcome addition to anyone’s life.

Now that winter is well and truly upon us, I find myself wanting substantial, warming meals like casseroles, chilli con carne or [...]

The meat thermometer

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

I cooked for a long time before I decided to investigate meat thermometers. I usually get a good result without one but there have been times where the meats ended up a little on the dry side… I like my meat rare and in my view, a dry joint of beef or overcooked chicken completely [...]

Christmas Lunch

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Christmas lunch is usually the main focus of the day and everyone loves a good feast! There are so many choices for your main course but, in the West, many people stick to the tradition of a fat roast turkey.
Personally, I prefer to mix it up a bit. In the past I’ve had duck, chicken, [...]