How to keep bread fresher for longer
Use a bread box A bread box provides an ideal environment for storing bread. It helps control humidity, allowing the bread to retain its moisture without becoming too soggy or too dry. Bread boxes also protect the bread from direct sunlight and excessive air exposure, both of which can accelerate staling. Freeze for long-term storage […]
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 […]
The secret of their success: How to keep your cafe full and customers coming back for more
Browns Eatery co-owners Jenefer Bilkey and husband Dan Alderson have replicated their successful cafe formula in Kohimarama and Parnell. Photo / Dean Purcell Ask Bilkey why the Browns formula works and she takes time to ponder the question. She’s been so busy she hasn’t had much time to think about it. So many reasons, she […]
How to bake flawless scones every time
Secondly, the choice of raising agent matters. Self-raising flour can simplify the process, but a combination of plain flour and baking powder often yields better results. The general rule is to use about two teaspoons of baking powder per 225 grams of plain flour. For an extra lift, a pinch of bicarbonate of soda can […]
How to eat ‘cendol’, poached chicken, Hainanese chicken chop and more on a day trip to Ipoh
IPOH, May 16 — Ideally, my perfect weekend would be just total rest and relaxation. Especially when it’s been a harrowing week of work and life in general. But once in a while, I long for trips out of the city, to catch a glimpse of what’s happening outside of the Klang Valley. Day trips […]
Mary Holm: How to kill debt without selling that classic car or treasured artwork
If you really love your classic car, perhaps keep it if you can, rather than sell it. Photo / 123rf Q: I’m in my mid-forties, with the mortgage on our family home about $150,000 remaining. Our other assets – in various states of liquidity across shares, index funds, crypto, classic car – are also about […]
Steve Braunias: Lessons on how to survive old age – NZ Herald
This is how actual old age begins: isolated from the wider community, unable to rely on tenuous connections. Robert Lowell's famous poem about his … Source link
How to bank better so your money goes further – Diana Clement
Better banking can help make your money go further. Photo / 123rf OPINION Banks make billions from us. So why not get a bit back by using their services more effectively? Start by opening sub accounts and earmark them for mortgage/rent, utilities/fuel, groceries, emergency fund, short term savings, long term savings, and fun. I did […]
Samantha Bluemel: How to build lasting fitness and wellbeing habits for a longer life
Longevity, seen as the ultimate reason for a healthy lifestyle, involves a mix of good eating, regular exercise, stress management, and quality sleep. Photo / 123rf Personal trainer Samantha Bluemel shares insights on how to balance pleasure and longevity, explore extreme longevity lifestyles, manage genetics for a healthier life, and prioritise well-being for a brighter, […]
Jarden Wealth Weekly: How to build wealth intentionally with four key tips
It might be useful to think back to your goal, then ask yourself if the choice you’re about to make helps achieve the goal. Photo / 123RF OPINION Anyone who knows me will have likely heard me say that “wealth doesn’t happen by accident”. What I mean is, wealth creation is the result of choices […]