You’re storing chocolate wrong – you can make it taste even better

You’re storing chocolate wrong – you can make it taste even better

We all love a food storage hack, particularly when it prolongs the life of our favourite treats. Now, chocolate lovers can rejoice as there’s a little-known method for making it taste even better – and for longer. By following a few simple steps, you can ensure the last bite of your bar is as good … Read more

The best ways to prevent your cut avocado from turning brown

The best ways to prevent your cut avocado from turning brown

Planning to eat half the avo now and the other half tomorrow? While there are numerous hacks to keep cut avocados fresh, some of these tips and tricks can make you seriously ill. Avocados are packed with fibre and potassium, and are a plant-based source of healthy fats. They’re a wildly popular South African fruit, … Read more

Picnic hack to keep food cold and stop fruit from rotting divides people online

Picnic hack to keep food cold and stop fruit from rotting divides people online

This summer, a simple and budget-friendly food storage trick is taking the internet by storm, promising to keep treats and fruits cool for longer. A home organisation expert named Kate (known online as Kate_CleanHome on TikTok) came up with a “genius” trick for keeping snacks chilled for extended periods. In a TikTok video captioned “best … Read more

Genius hack to peel garlic is so easy you’ll realise you’ve been doing it all wrong

Genius hack to peel garlic is so easy you’ll realise you’ve been doing it all wrong

Vegetable-peeling gadgets have been around for long, but they’re not always convenient to use or easy to clean afterward. Thankfully, there is one genius trick to peel garlic in the most fuss-free way that will save you lots of time and cleaning – and the money you would have spent on a peeling tool. Chef … Read more

Perfect poach eggs with a gooey centre are surprisingly simple to make

Perfect poach eggs with a gooey centre are surprisingly simple to make

What to do Despite poaching being a more delicate way of cooking an egg compared to boiling, it is pretty simple to do. First of all, make sure the water is simmering, you don’t want it at boiling temperature before placing the eggs in. If you use cold eggs, this will help keep your timings … Read more

How to make a ‘perfectly poached egg’ that won’t fall apart

How to make a ‘perfectly poached egg’ that won’t fall apart

Eggs are nutritious and versatile making them a great addition to any meal – whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. While they tend to be easy to fry, boil, and scramble, the cooking process is more complex when it comes to poaching them. Many people struggle to get a poached egg just right, with a … Read more