15 June 2022
Store Cupboard Essentials
Have you ever had a second thought about what sits in your cupboards? Or rather, what doesn’t sit in there that should?
08 June 2022
Tips on How to Store and Reheat Cooked Rice
Everything you ever wanted to know about storing this kitchen staple.
Written by Alfred Bruin
01 June 2022
How to embrace Eid al-Adha’s Feast of Sacrifice
A guide to dining over the holiest of Eids.
29 April 2022
A Guide to The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
Lip-smacking festival fayre we’d gladly push the boat out for.
28 April 2022
A guide to Ras el Hanout
Discover all there is know about this “top shelf” spice blend
A Guide To Galangal
Discover all there is to know about this warm, earthy spice.
A Guide To Bay Leaves
Discover all you need to know about one of the most misunderstood herbs.
A Guide To Lemongrass
Everything you need to know about cooking with this versatile tropical herb.
A Guide To Soy Sauce
Everything you need to know about one of the oldest condiments in the world
A Guide To Chopsticks
A whistle-stop tour of these delightfully precise and elegant oriental utensils.
Rio Carnival: The biggest party in the world
Are you ready for the greatest show on earth? Get your samba on, it’s Rio Carnival!
Moroccan Tagine Pot Guide
We explore the curious talents of this decorative, versatile Moroccan clay cooking pot.
A Guide to Eid al-Fitr
A tour of the culinary and customary traditions of Islam’s post-Ramadan celebration.
25 April 2022
A Guide to Mace
All you need to know about nutmeg’s sister spice.
A guide to Garlic
Discover why garlic is one of the most indispensable ingredients around the world.
A Guide To Chilli Peppers
Some like it hot: Discover all there is to know about the different varieties of chilli peppers.
22 April 2022
A Guide To Star Anise
Discover all there is to know about this spectacular looking star-shaped spice.
30 March 2022
Celebrating the month of Ramadan
Welcome in the joy of the month of Ramadan, a time for family, fasting and feasts.