One unusual kitchen appliance can strip your herbs in seconds

One unusual kitchen appliance can strip your herbs in seconds

Adding fresh herbs to your cooking has never been easier with this quick hack. Many of us probably have a kitchen cupboard stocked with spices and dried herbs that we can throw into our cooking whenever we need them, but there’s nothing quite like making a dish with some fragrant fresh herbs. Whether you’re cooking … Read more

How to keep supermarket herbs ‘fresh for weeks’ with storage hack

How to keep supermarket herbs ‘fresh for weeks’ with storage hack

There’s something extra special about cooking with fresh herbs – the taste and scent adds an extra pow to any dish, and their appearance makes it feel like your homemade dinner came from a posh restaurant. But, there is one problem for herb-loving cooks – storing them so they don’t turn bad. Not all of … Read more

Park based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting is the realisation of a 20-year dream

Park based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting is the realisation of a 20-year dream

Amid the green hills and meadows of central Bosnia, a local businessman has realised his long-held dream: recreating one of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous paintings, The Starry Night, in the form of a nature park. Halim Zukic from the town of Visoko decided to create a park after buying some land and a cottage … Read more

Gardening expert’s ‘best’ plants to grow indoors ‘successfully’ – thrive on windowsills

Gardening expert’s ‘best’ plants to grow indoors ‘successfully’ – thrive on windowsills

Grown your own at home (Image: Getty) Cultivating your own herb garden indoors is not just a trend, it’s a lifestyle choice brimming with benefits. Imagine your kitchen bursting with vibrant greenery and the intoxicating scents of fresh herbs, sparking a burst of culinary genius. The wellness craze has taken over social media platforms like … Read more

Place this herb in your flour and oats to protect it from mites and other bugs

Place this herb in your flour and oats to protect it from mites and other bugs

It’s important to store your grains properly, as certain bugs can try to get in them.  If you’ve ever opened your flour and found little black bugs inside, they could’ve been weevils. There are thousands of species of weevils, some of which live in your garden.  A few species of weevils can infiltrate your cabinets. … Read more

Gordon Ramsay’s genius herb chopping method to get ‘maximum flavour’

Gordon Ramsay’s genius herb chopping method to get ‘maximum flavour’

Now, more than ever, everyone wants to get the best bang for the buck at the supermarket. Herb, from parsley to cilantro, can really add up, but they ultimately make the worlds difference in cooking. To make the most of them, it is critical that you store your herbs correctly to prolong its life. Another … Read more

Herbs stay fresh for up to six months with easy preparation that cuts cook time

Herbs stay fresh for up to six months with easy preparation that cuts cook time

In a culinary world constantly seeking innovative methods to preserve the freshness of herbs, a new trend has emerged, freezing herbs in oil.  This technique, gaining traction among home cooks and chefs alike, promises to extend the lifespan of herbs while maintaining their flavour and aroma. TikToker @Clairethenutrionist described it as an easy way to add … Read more

Preserve ‘ready to wilt’ kitchen herbs for ‘up to a month’ with an easy storage hack

Preserve ‘ready to wilt’ kitchen herbs for ‘up to a month’ with an easy storage hack

It works for herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano. Softer herbs like mint, basil and dill don’t keep as well with this method. You’ll need an ice cube tray, as well as olive oil or your favourite cooking oil. Remove the herbs from the stalk and roughly chop them into pieces. Place the herbs … Read more