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- Siddra Afzal
- Sep 5, 2025
Cooksmill’s Guide to a Zero Waste Kitchen
Every September, Zero Waste Week serves as a global reminder that the way we produce, consume, and dispose of goods needs urgent rethinking. What began as a grassroots campaign has grown into an international movement encouraging households, businesses, and entire communities to cut down on waste.
For hospitality businesses, caterers, and even ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Aug 29, 2025
Biscoff Mania: Cheesecake, Lattes, and Viral Desserts
If there’s one flavour that has taken over social media feeds, dessert menus, and kitchen cupboards in recent years, it’s Biscoff. What began as a caramelised biscuit from a small Belgian bakery has turned into a global phenomenon. From cheesecakes to milkshakes, ice cream to croissants, Biscoff is everywhere. At Cooksmill, we’ve ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Aug 22, 2025
Burger Day: The Ultimate Outdoor Smash Burger How Too
When it comes to summer celebrations, Burger Day is a highlight. It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy fresh, juicy burgers in the open air. But if you want to make the most of your outdoor cooking, it pays to have the right techniques, the best recipes, and the right tools for the job.
In this guide, we’ll answer some of the most common ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Aug 8, 2025
Bakewell Tart Day: Celebrate a British Classic with Cooksmill
Each year, Bakewell Tart Day invites food lovers across the UK to pay tribute to one of Britain’s most comforting desserts. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the almond and jam-laced pastry or you’ve only just discovered the delights of frangipane, Bakewell Tart Day is the perfect excuse to fire up the oven and bake something ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Aug 1, 2025
Summer Rush Restaurant Supply Checklist: Your Essential Guide
Summer is a make-or-break season for many in the hospitality industry. The longer days, warmer evenings, and school holidays all bring a surge of customers into cafes, restaurants, and dessert parlours. People are out and about more, they’re spending more freely, and they’re looking for cool drinks, indulgent food, and good times.Summer ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Jul 25, 2025
Festival Food Packaging: Sell More, Serve Smarter
Festivals have always been about bringing people together, whether it’s a weekend music event in a local park, a bustling farmers’ market in the city centre, or a vibrant food and drink festival celebrating regional specialities. In recent years, food festivals have exploded in popularity, becoming a showcase for culinary talent, street ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Jul 18, 2025
The Perfect Hot Dog: Buns, Toppings, and More
To call hot dogs merely "street food" would be an understatement. From New York City carts to German city markets and Korean street stalls, these simple sausages wrapped in warm buns have inspired endless creativity. On Hot Dog Day, there’s no better excuse to celebrate this humble dish and learn how to craft the perfect version in your own ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Jul 11, 2025
Robot Coupe J100: The Ultimate Commercial Juicer
In a world where fresh juice has become a staple of both healthy lifestyles and modern hospitality, more people and businesses are asking: What makes a good juicer? Whether you run a cafe, juice bar, hotel breakfast service, or simply love making fresh juice at home, choosing the right juicer is critical.
Yet too often, the excitement of juicing ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Jul 4, 2025
Colour Coded Cleaning: Smart Hygiene Solutions at Cooksmill
In today’s demanding professional environments, commercial kitchens, healthcare facilities, schools, and offices, cleaning is about much more than making things look tidy.
It’s about maintaining the highest levels of hygiene and protecting staff, visitors, and customers from unseen contaminants.
One of the simplest and most effective ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Jun 27, 2025
Upside-Down Cake: Celebrating International Pineapple Day!
On the 27th of June, we raise a glass (or perhaps a pina colada) to a fruit that embodies sunshine, sweetness, and a touch of the exotic: the magnificent pineapple! It's International Pineapple Day, a global celebration of this much-loved fruit and its countless culinary contributions. So, let's dive into the delicious world of pineapples, from ...