Food and Cooking Tips
- Angie Hardwick
- Mar 3, 2023
British Pie Week: A Brief History of Pies & Top 10 Pie Tips
British Pie Week is one of the tastiest weeks of the year. Jus-Rol, a British pastry company, invented this week long celebration in 2007, and it’s been celebrated annually since then. This year, it takes place during the week of the 6th-12th of March 2023. Local bakeries and communities even host their own pie baking and judging ...
- Emily De Vogele
- Feb 17, 2023
War Of The Pancakes: American vs British vs French
Pancake Day is just around the corner, which means you can eat as many pancakes as you want, guilt free! Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is celebrated around the world, with each country boasting their own version of the delicious treat. There has been a long debate about which country has the best pancakes, and we’re here to discuss the pros ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jan 20, 2023
Soup Glourious Soup
Soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat while also creating a warming meal. It makes for a great winter meal because it's wholesome, versatile and inherently warm. Whether you want to try something different at home or you want to serve something new in your restaurant or takeaway below we have 6 of the tastiest best soups for ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jan 13, 2023
The basics of baking, a beginner's guide.
Baking is a science and an art form rolled into one. You have to be precise, but you also have to let go and allow the process to unfold. Baking can seem intimidating to the beginner baker, but with the right ingredients and equipment, plus some simple techniques like measuring correctly (and often), you'll be whipping up batches of delicious ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Jan 6, 2023
National Baking Month 2023
January is National Baking Month and here at Cooksmill we are on a mission to encourage everyone to get 2023 off to the best possible start by trying their hand at baking their favourite recipes to share with their loved ones. National Baking Month is a celebration of baking and what baking means to each individual baker; so, whether you are a ...
- Emily De Vogele
- Dec 30, 2022
Make Veganuary Work For Your Business
The New Year brings plenty of opportunities to try something new. One of the most common trends in recent years is Veganuary, combining Vegan and January together. Originating in England, Veganuary has since become a worldwide trend that encourages people to try a Vegan lifestyle for the month of January in the hopes that they will learn how to ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Nov 11, 2022
British Game with a Change
This week is British game week. It’s a great opportunity to try out some inspiration, some new recipes and offer something a little different. Game is one of the healthiest meats available and has many benefits for you to offer to your family or to your customers. Game meat is is a fashionable choice in restaurants and astro pubs, but ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Oct 28, 2022
What's the correct kit to make preserves this winter?
Cold winter days are the perfect time to settle down for some quality time in the kitchen, and there is no better way to warm you up and impart the feel-good factor than making jams, jellies, chutney, and preserves. The good news is that with a few simple and reliable kitchen supplies, you can be endlessly creative with your recipes. Your store ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Oct 14, 2022
Bring the restaurant experience home
Dining out in your favourite restaurant is an extremely enjoyable experience and something to look forward to after a long week. However, it isn't always practical as you may not be able to afford a dinner out on a weekly basis. Whether you are stuck in or trying to save money, creating a restaurant experience in your home is a great way to ...
- Angie Hardwick
- Sep 23, 2022
What is pink tea?
What is pink tea?
Also known as noon chai, pink tea is a traditional beverage originating from Kashmir. Characterised by its delicate creamy taste, pink tea can be used as a base to which signature flavours are added. Popular infusions include small amounts of cardamom, cinnamon, pistachio, rose or sea salt.
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