Kitchen Hints & Tips

The Lazy Way To Clean A Blender
February 7, 2013

I love my kitchen gadgets, I really do but I don't love cleaning them! I use my blender quite a bit and use this lazy method to clean it after …


Tip: Reheating Roast Meat
September 20, 2012

As Mr Ask is the sole meat eater of our house, even a small roast has left overs. Left over roast is often eaten cold, in toasties and occasionally makes …


Tip: Slice that Pie!
July 19, 2012

I have a lovely pie dish that rarely gets used because of it's curvy sides. It can be really hard to maneuver a straight knife to slice your pie. But …


Tip: How to Open a Tough Jar
June 21, 2012

We have all had that moment you try everything to open a jar with no success. I have been known to put it in the counter and stare at like …


Tip: How to Toast One Side of The Bread for Sandwiches
June 14, 2012

I adore a toasted sandwich like this BLT but can't be bothered to mess up the grill and a frypan. Well lucky for me, I saw this idea posted on …


Tip: Care for your Knife
May 9, 2012

There is no better kitchen tool than a sharp knife. It makes chopping easier and avoids injury (hey, when did you last get a cut from a sharp knife? I …


Tip: Freezing Rice & Pasta Meals
May 3, 2012

Summary: Sometimes you have that little bit left over or maybe you prefer to batch cook for easy weekday prep but either way your freezer is your friend! I like to …


Tip: Organise Baking Tins & Pans
March 15, 2012

If you are anything like me you have a cupboard or drawer full off baking tins, in all shapes and sizes, that are in a haphazard stack. I had a …


Tip: Making Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker
January 15, 2012

Summary: Okay, I'm really excited about my new ice cream maker and you will probably see a few ice cream recipes here. If you want to try making ice cream …


Tip: Cleaning a Burnt Saucepan
November 25, 2011

It happens to the best of us, you walk away and forget about what's on the stove and return to a burnt pan. I once worked with a woman who …


Menu: Fuss Free Festive Feast
November 24, 2011

It can be so hard to come up with a nice menu that is simple and easy, so I have put together a festive feast that is fuss free. Everything …


Tip: Boiling Veggies
October 23, 2011

I know boiling seems to have fallen from favour in recent years but it is still the best way to cook mashed potatoes! When boiling veggies add 1 tsp salt per …