Food & Ingredients

Baileys is the most popular Irish cream liqueur available and is known for its creamy consistency and delicious flavour. Essentially, Baileys is an Irish cream liqueur which is made of Irish whiskey with added cream. There are other liqueurs available that have flavours added such as caramel, vanilla a or chocolate. Traditionally, Baileys is served […]

Dough can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge, and also in the freezer.   You can make a batch of bread dough, and provided you wrap it properly, you can keep it in the fridge for up to five days, depending on a few factors. You cannot just throw it in the fridge

Most people don’t think to eat prawn shells, but they are edible. There is nothing dangerous or toxic about them. Some might argue that they don’t taste particularly great, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t eat them.   In fact, in some countries, people DO eat prawn shells.   Other people will suck on the prawn

Although mushrooms often last longer than the best before end date (BBE) or sell-by date, it is only recommended to eat them when they are still visibly okay to eat. If the mushrooms have started to change in terms of colour, texture, or moisture, it is probably best to throw them on the compost pile

A “picky tea” might also be known as a carpet picnic, a buffet, an ‘iffits’ dinner (if it’s there you can have it), a DIY dinner or even tapas if you are feeling fancy. The basic concept is a meal that is based around smaller dishes of food laid out on a table where people

Stork is a brand name of vegetarian and vegan-friendly, gluten-free margarine, and sold with the tagline “The secret to light and fluffy cakes!”. But, does the butter substitute compare to real butter, is it really the secret to light and fluffy cakes, and can you use Stork for buttercream? Let’s investigate…   What’s the Difference

Thai curry is a simple and flavoursome meal that can be made easily using shop bought green or red Thai curry pastes. These pastes make getting an authentic Thai flavour much easier and save you time. A Thai curry can contain any number of ingredients from a mix of different vegetables to tomatoes to a

Trifle is a classic British dessert and a crowd-pleaser at summer parties and BBQs. Made by layering sponge cake, fresh fruit, whipped cream, and a thick layer of custard, it is easy to assemble and doesn’t take much time. And despite the little effort entailed, the result is always light and delicious, sure to go

Bacon became popular in the UK in the 1770s and it has remained a firm favourite ever since. It is one of the most regularly bought meat products. It is made from salt-cured cuts of port, usually taken from the belly or the back of the pig. In the UK, bacon is eaten as part

Stock is a savoury seasoning liquid that forms the base of many dishes such as soups, stew, and casseroles. Stock can be made using vegetables, meat, or a combination of them all. Stock is different to broth because at a chilled temperature stock does not set to a jelly-like consistency. Stock cubes are made up