Clara Taylor

Clara is a freelance writer and former chef. Though she may have hung up her apron, her love of food and cooking is still going strong! When she’s not whipping up a verbal storm, she’ll be in her kitchen sipping wine and whipping up a culinary storm.

Is Cast Iron Non-Stick?

Cast iron is the cooking material everyone’s gran swears by. Cast iron is one of the more traditional pan types, and it is favoured by many cooking lovers and chefs. But is it non-stick? Let’s find out…   Is Cast Iron Non-Stick? Cast iron isn’t non-stick in the regular sense. It’s not coated with man-made

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Carbon Steel vs Cast Iron Woks

Carbon Steel vs Cast Iron Woks

There are pros and cons to both carbon steel and cast iron. If you’re wondering which option is the best for your cooking needs (specifically your wok needs), you’re in the right place. We will explore the similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses of both materials to help you decipher which is best for a wok—carbon

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Induction Hob Not Working on One Side – Causes and Solutions

Have you noticed your induction hob sometimes stops working on one side? Annoying, isn’t it? If you’re wondering why this occasionally happens, get yourself settled and read on…   How Induction Works Your Induction hob is comprised of magnetic ceramic plates and copper wiring that is heated by electrical induction – hence the name. The

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Induction Hob Not Turning On - Causes and Solutions

Induction Hob Not Turning On – Causes and Solutions

Induction cooking units are a dream for the impatient chef, but occasionally they refuse to “fire up”, which can be maddeningly inconvenient! This article delves into the possible causes and solutions behind why your induction hob isn’t playing ball. Disclaimer: Before you go about troubleshooting your induction, you should isolate the power to your hob

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Can a Microwave Overheat

Can a Microwave Overheat?

A microwave’s sole purpose is to produce heat, so surely it runs the risk of occasionally overheating, right? Technically, yes. Most electronic products pose a risk of overheating for a plethora of reasons (a short circuit, ageing, overuse/misuse, etc.), but what happens when your trusty microwave overheats? First of all, it needs to be said

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