How to make the perfect pavlova
Whip to perfection The technique of whipping the egg whites is essential to achieving a perfect pavlova. Use a clean, dry bowl and whisk to prevent any grease from affecting the egg whites. Begin whipping at a low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high until soft peaks form. At this point, start adding the sugar gradually, […]
Kūmara: How to grow a bountiful crop – Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden
Kūmara need a frost-free growing season, so it’s best to plant them after the last frost date in your area. (around September to November) They usually take four to six months to mature. Kūmara is high in fibre providing essential nutrients including calcium and iron, it is a superfood of the garden and divine when […]
How To Make Doughnuts At Home – Eat Well Recipe
This recipe showcases delightful sugar-dusted doughnuts (made from scratch). These homemade doughnuts are simply the best. Fresh from the fryer and dusted in sugar, they are divine. You could inject jam or custard into them before dusting, but they certainly don’t need it. If your doughnuts are a little sticky, place the paper in the […]
How to break up with a friend – and why is it so hard to make new ones?
Unfollow. Cancel. Delete. If you want to know who (literally) doesn’t like you, just check your social media accounts. Consider on again, off again BFFs Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. They met as child actors, starred together in Disney teen movies but then, adulthood. A Buzzfeed story on messy celebrity breakups breaks it down: “The […]
Roast vegetables: How to get the most out of them this winter
Timing and preparation Vegetables have varying cooking times. To ensure even cooking, cut vegetables into uniform sizes. Denser vegetables like potatoes and carrots may need a head start. Arrange them on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 minutes before adding quicker-cooking vegetables such as Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. Pre-boiling For particularly dense vegetables like […]