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- Siddra Afzal
- Oct 17, 2025
Connecting Through Food: Business Action for World Food Day
World Food Day is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder that food connects us across cultures, across industries, and across the world.
This year, on 16 October 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) marks World Food Day with the theme: “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.” The message is ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Oct 10, 2025
Breakfast Buffets: The Heart of Hotel Hospitality
Booking a hotel is less about securing a bed and more about buying into an experience. From the moment the guest steps through the lobby doors to the time they check out, every detail shapes how they’ll remember their stay. And nothing sets the tone for the day quite like the hotel breakfast buffet.For some guests, it’s the first taste ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Sep 26, 2025
Get the Right Tools: Your Kitchen Utensil Guide
The kitchen is often described as the heart of the home. Whether you’re a professional chef working in a bustling commercial kitchen or someone who enjoys weekend cooking sessions at home, your utensils matter more than you think. The right tools don’t just make food preparation easier; they improve safety, help you cook more ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Sep 19, 2025
National Chai Day: The Many Stories of Chai
When people talk about tea, they often mean a bag dropped into a mug. Chai is different. It’s history, culture, flavour, and ritual all poured into a single cup. On National Chai Day, we pause to celebrate what makes this drink so much more than a beverage. It’s about warmth, hospitality, and togetherness.
From the roadside stalls of ...
- Siddra Afzal
- Sep 12, 2025
How to Cook Smarter: A Guide to Kitchen Efficiency
When it comes to cooking at home or running a professional kitchen, efficiency is everything. Whether you’re a busy parent trying to save time cooking during the week or a restaurant owner optimising workflow for catering services, the principles of kitchen efficiency can transform your daily routines. From meal planning and batch cooking to ...
- 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 ...