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Kitchen essentials

I’d like to think that I’ve moved along my cooking learning curve enough to offer some advice around what a good kitchen should have in it.

Working with kale

Kale is a very popular at the moment which is a good thing as it is packed with beneficial nutrients. Kale is easy to grow and a versatile leaf, it grows year round in Auckland and is available in many varieties.

How to make a quenelle

What is a quenelle? The term is also used to describe the decorative shape of the portions – a neat, three-sided oval (resembling a mini rugby ball).

General blogs

Simple steps for eating clean 

Strong seems to be the new skinny; actually, I think that lean is the new skinny, but strong is in the mix so woo hoo! Getting lean doesn’t happen because you get strong, being lean has very little to do with what you are doing in the gym, it is about what you do in…

How to make meatballs

Here is another quick, easy and practical post to add to your kitchen skill toolbox. Meatballs are an easy weeknight option, they are easy to make, and each one can be made into a little flavour bomb.

What items should you invest in for the kitchen?

When you start to spend more time in your kitchen, you start to realise that high-quality equipment makes a big difference to the effort required from you. I’ve found that spending a little bit more on some things has a huge benefit; the key is knowing what to buy and what you get out of…