Kitchen tips
Trick 17: What cling film can do
Discover clever ways to use cling film beyond the kitchen—from preventing freezer burn and removing cork taste to improving tool grip and perfecting poached eggs.
Fruit and vegetable seasonal calendar: What local produce can I get in June?
Discover what's in season this June: berries, cherries, honeydew melons, and fresh vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower are at their peak for delicious regional dishes.
Ingenious all-rounders: food processors put to the test
Food processors are versatile kitchen workhorses that handle everything from baking to grinding grain. Learn what makes a quality model and how to keep yours in top shape.
Baking tip: Easily remove the muffins from the tin
Stop struggling with stuck muffins—use this simple baking paper trick to lift them effortlessly from the tin every time.
Perfect bridging: Preparing meat with kitchen twine
Learn the French cooking technique of bridging meat with kitchen twine for even browning and juicy results. This simple method keeps poultry and roasts perfectly shaped.
Prepare asparagus to perfection: Here's how
Learn how to trim, peel, and cook asparagus to perfection in just 12–15 minutes. Discover classic serving ideas and creative recipes to elevate your asparagus dishes.
Seasonal calendar for fruit and vegetables: What local produce can I get in May?
May brings the first fresh berries and a colorful variety of local vegetables to your table. Discover which strawberries, asparagus, tomatoes, and leafy greens are in season now.
The potato ABC: properties, uses and three delicious basic recipes
Discover the perfect potato for every dish: from floury varieties ideal for purees to firm-cooking types that hold their shape beautifully, plus three essential recipes to get you started.
Seasonal calendar for fruit and vegetables: what local produce will I get in April?
April brings a harvest of fresh regional vegetables from spinach and broccoli to asparagus and radishes. Discover what local produce is in season now.
Nutella without sugar: it's so easy to make the treat yourself
Make delicious Nutella at home without refined sugar using just hazelnuts, coconut oil, cocoa powder, and agave syrup. A healthier homemade alternative that's surprisingly simple to prepare.
Seasonal calendar for fruit and vegetables: what local produce will I get in March?
Discover which fresh, local fruits and vegetables are available in March and why eating seasonally benefits both your health and the environment.
Clever kitchen tip: What orange peel can do
Orange peel is a versatile kitchen helper that polishes stainless steel, freshens your dishwasher, eliminates odors, and makes an effective homemade cleaner with vinegar.