Navigating the world of cooker hobs can be confusing. There are lots of different types available, all of which work slightly differently. In this article we’ll look at exactly what halogen hobs are, and their pros and cons compared to the alternatives. What is a halogen hob? Halogen hobs are a type of electric …
There’s an ongoing argument about cooker hoods. On the one hand, some people love cooker hoods and couldn’t imagine their kitchen without one. On the other hand, some people think cooker hoods are ugly and expensive, and wonder if they are really essential. So, are cooker hoods necessary? Are they a legal requirement? Let’s find …
Slide away ovens are becoming increasingly popular in the homes of passionate cooks. Slide away oven doors offer you great access to your oven and have a wonderful design that suits a beautiful modern kitchen. In this article, we’ll tell you about some of the best slide away door ovens on the market. But first, …
Cooker hoods are designed to remove smoke, smells and airborne grease from your kitchen to keep it fresh. They all have different features; some are more efficient and certain ones will also remove steam, so it’s important you make the right choice. Here’s how. Choosing the Most Appropriate Type If you’re designing a new kitchen, …
Kitchens are busy places. Not only do we make food, coffee and all manner of other delicious treats in the kitchen, but it is also a social hub, a meeting place. Having a kitchen that fits the bill, i.e. is equipped with all the right machinery and kitchen appliances, means you can be proud of …
These days, we all live such busy lives that it can be hard to fit everything in. Of course, if you have a family, you’re working, running a household and you’re attempting to feed everyone at the same time, life can become a little hectic! Slow cookers are a godsend for busy lives, because it …
Le Creuset is a high-end French cookware brand, famous for its colourful cast-iron cookware. Le Creuset’s pots and pans are considered some of the best available as they are very durable, heat evenly and have an enamel coating that stops food from sticking to them. However, they’re also very expensive. If you want something similar …
Soup is a tasty, nutritious and versatile dish that is quick and easy to make—if you have a soup maker that is. Soup makers work by blending and cooking soup in one machine, which saves on the washing up and makes preparing soup quicker and more straightforward. They offer an easy way to get your …
If you’re a fan of fish and chips, doughnuts and other fried food, a deep fat fryer is a great gadget to have in your home kitchen. While low-fat air fryers might be all the rage at the moment, lots of us still enjoy good old-fashioned deep fried food. Choosing a deep fat fryer can …
Avocados are a great source of healthy monounsaturated fats and contain almost 20 different vitamins and minerals (source). But getting the avocado out of its skin, removing the stone and slicing it up can be difficult, messy and time-consuming. It can also be dangerous if you’re trying to get the stone out with a knife. …
