What’s the trick to brewing a perfect cup of tea?
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I am a tea addict and very fussy about how my tea is made. (Growing up in Scotland, you drank either tea or whisky, and I was too young for the whisky.)
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Tips, tricks and tidbits of kitchen wisdom to help make time spent in the kitchen even more enjoyable.
How do I reduce the sugar in my cooking?
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You’ll find it’s surprisingly easy to reduce sugar with minimal impact on the end product.
Read MoreHow do I grill with skill?
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Summer is here, and it’s time to fire up the barbecue. If you are a novice griller, here are tips to grill with skill.
Read MoreWhat’s the best yogurt to cook or bake with?
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Yogurt, packed with protein, probiotics and calcium, is a nutritious food, and there is some evidence that it may boost the immune system and help digestion. However, at the supermarket, I see a dizzying array of products: low-fat, no-fat, Greek, Skyr, labneh. What to buy?
Read MoreShould I serve hors d’oeuvres before dinner?→
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The purpose of the hors d'oeuvre is to take the edge off the appetite while you have a drink before dinner.
Read MoreWhat do I need to know to master a stir fry?
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A stir-fry is a great way to whip up a quick and healthy meal. It is also adaptable, letting you use up bits and pieces from the fridge.
Read MoreI just got a cast-iron frying pan. What do I do with it?
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I am a big fan of cast-iron cooking. The pans, which can go from stove to oven to table, are efficient and last forever.
Read MoreWhat spices should I have in my pantry and how do I store them?
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How do we change our spice cupboards to keep up with our evolving tastes?
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between a wet and dry measure?
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Many food magazines now give baking measurements in both weight and volume. To further complicate things for the rest of us, there is a difference between wet and dry measures.
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