Kitchen
A great recipe for Eggnog Bread for the holiday season
Apparently, the US FDA has changed the definition of eggnog a number of times because of “safety concerns in selling products made from raw eggs and milk.” I think it’s worth the risk, so here’s one of the greatest recipes for our favourite cream and cinnamon based beverage, made into a tasty bread. An ideal accompaniment to a Gingerbread Latte, I’m sure you’ll agree.
Cook posh chips (“Sautee Potatoes”) in 8 minutes
At voato we love making posh food for minimum effort. Follow this simple recipe to knock-up some posh chips (aka Sautee Potatoes) as a tasty alternative to oven chips. This recipe makes delicious potatoes that are golden brown and crispy. All you’ll need is a 5-6 potatoes, garlic, rosemary, butter and olive oil. More >
10 minute exercises to burn off Beer and Wine
Beer and wine are loaded not only with calories, but with sugars that transfer into empty calories and carbs that stick around for a long time. The best way to get rid of these excess carbs is with some gentle exercise – walking, jogging, running and so on. We’ll help you find out just how much exercise is needed to burn off those weekend drinks.
Tips to clean the dreaded BBQ before Summer
With Summer just around the corner in the UK, it’s time to dust off that BBQ and get ready for the few days of sunshine we’ll have. And you want to be ready, right? Why spend the few precious days of sun scrubbing the BBQ when you should be cooking up a feast.
Know expiry dates on basic foods and condiments
Spring cleaning will soon be here, and that usually means going through the cupboards, and pulling out those tins and jars with expiry dates long passed. It’s not always easy knowing how long food really lasts once opened. When you’re at the shops it’s not always possible to know if that mayo you bought last week will last. With this simple and innovative guide to food expiry dates, you’re sure to have fresh produce available all the time.
6 classic dishes everyone should know how to make
Here are 6 simple recipes everyone should have in their repertiore. Stylecaster.com
Save money on that morning Starbucks with SmartCafe
Spending £2 a day on that morning coffee soon adds up over the year and you’ll soon find yourself over £300 out of pocket (that’s the price of a new Netbook). This simple little gadget from Levene allows you to dispense with the mess and cleaning of a cafetiere, whilst having the great taste of fresh coffee.
Cook perfect rice every time with zero fuss
Cooking rice which isn’t stodgy can be a tricky skill to master in the kitchen. Most common disasters are caused by either too much water, too much starch, or just simple over boiling.
How to break an Egg like a Pro
Earn some kudos in the kitchen by learning this sure way to effectively break an egg with one hand. Once you’ve managed to break the egg with one hand, you can then try firing two at a time for maximum chef prowess. Watch this video to help you master your technique. More >
Revive New Year Resolutions with Fantastic Smoothies
It’s that time of year where those New Year resolutions are beginning to waiver, and those fast foods are beginning to look mighty tempting again. We all start the year thinking must eat more veg, must drink more water but as we get back into our busy lives, the best intensions go out the window. A good way to revive your health regime is to invest in a smoothie maker and put together your own kick-ass smoothies. Instead of throwing out fruit that is looking a bit wrinkly and near the end of its life, use it to mash up all those vegetables and fruits you promised to eat. We are still in a credit crunch after all…
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