Choosing the right cookware for your kitchen and investing in good quality products is sometimes seen as a daunting task. With so many options in the market place, knowing what to look out for in a long list of benefits can be pretty overwhelming. When stocking up your cookware cupboard, the rule of thumb is…
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Seasoning your cookware | Why it’s necessary and how to do it
Although non-stick coatings were designed to provide you with a cooking surface that prevents food from sticking, occasionally they need a little rejuvenating to perform at their absolute best! Seasoning your cookware is a bit like caring for your skin. It’s your lifelong partner, but gets a bit worn out over time, and every now…
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Caring for your Cutlery | The Magic Touch
Ok – so we know it’s ‘just cutlery’, but you use these little tools 365 days a year, so there is no reason every dining experience shouldn’t be an impressive experience! In fact, we have made it our business to bring you timeless flatware since 1955 – and as self-professed experts in the field, we…
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The Coffee Culture: The Perfect Sip for all Occasions
Coffee is more than a drink – it’s a lifestyle choice and also a great facilitator for conversation and community. The culture of drinking coffee is a global phenomenon and although countries like Italy, Turkey and France have the most refined coffee cultures in the world, South Africa is not far behind. If you are…
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Must have items for your first kitchen
New beginnings are always exciting, and daunting, especially if you are not sure what you need. It is a rite of passage for every kitchen newbie to drink wine out of a coffee mug, or butter bread with a steak knife. For the super organised, invest in good quality items as per our list of…
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Cast iron – an unforgettable era returns
Aromatic lamb stews, bacon on a hot skillet, onions sautéing in butter, delicious winter soups and yummy hot puddings. For a lot of us, just these words transport us back to Sundays at grandma’s when the whole family would get together for a delicious feast of traditional cooking. Over the years, cooking has evolved into…
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Bamboo is not just for Pandas
Without fail, Pandas’ invoke the “aww cute” factor. Anybody remember the viral video of the Sneezing Baby Panda? However, none of us can actually own one. The closest we will ever get would be a set of kitchen utensils made from bamboo and of course viral videos! If you are a Panda fan and ever…
