Caramelised Onions are certainly good news but, gosh, what a boring task to cook them. Standing over the stove stirring and stirring until the cows come home. Surely this is a job for the trusty slow cooker? Yes! A slow cooker can cook onions low and slow until they … [Read more...] about Caramelised Onions in the Slow Cooker
How to Clean Stainless Steel
I confess that I like the look of my stainless steel kitchenware. It's bright, it's shiny, it sparkles! And it stays bright, shiny and sparkly until I decide to cook something in a stainless steel pot or pan. I have a simple choice here. . Luckily, stainless steel is … [Read more...] about How to Clean Stainless Steel
How to Make Garam Masala
Garam Masala, the dry-spice mixture very popular in Indian cuisine, is a warming, aromatic blend of cardamom, cloves, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and black peppercorns, and it goes well with anything, especially vegetables. I like to add a little nutmeg to my mix. … [Read more...] about How to Make Garam Masala
A City Hunts a Murderer
You wouldn't think the story of a child murderer would lend itself to comedy, but this Austrian television production, shot on location in wintry Vienna, sprouts some dark humour. It also has the cheerful banality of a TV police procedural. Do all police eat … [Read more...] about A City Hunts a Murderer
How to Hard Boil an Egg
It's easy enough to boil an egg isn't it? You may be surprised at the number of people who don't know how to. Put your eggs in a saucepan and add enough water to cover the eggs - a couple of centimetres. Bring eggs to a boil over medium heat. Remove from … [Read more...] about How to Hard Boil an Egg
How to Make Curry Powder
As a child I imagined there was a plant, a friendly, bushy sort of plant with little brown berries that were crushed to produce curry powder. I was wrong, of course. Like Chinese 5 Spice, you make your own. Here's a simple curry powder mix which will stay fresh for … [Read more...] about How to Make Curry Powder