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Before the kids came along, I used to host an annual chilli cookoff for my mates. Everybody brought a pot to share, and we worked through them one by one, grading each on five characteristics with different weightings. The gradings were based on flavour, heat, texture, X-factor and "is it a chilli?". The first three are pretty self-explanatory, but the last two might need some explanation. X-factor was something I threw in to try and even things up. It had the highest weighti

Whether you're baking a cake, sweetening your coffee, or looking for a sugar alternative, we've got you sorted. It can be a little daunting trying to delve into the natural sweetener/sugar-free world when there are so many options, so we thought we’d try to break it down for you into three sections - Cane Sugars, Alternative Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes. Number 1 is Cane Sugars These come from the sugar cane plant, but the difference between them all is how much processin

One question we get all the time is "should I use water-based or oil-based food colouring?". It's a great question, and it can sometimes make or break your baking project. It all depends on what you're using it for. So we thought we'd give you a quick rundown on both options to help you choose the right one every time. Chef Master (water based) on the Left - Colour Mill (oil based) on the Right Water-Based Water-based food colourings are the most common type you'll find, and

If you've ever stood in the cleaning aisle trying to find dishwashing products without a laundry list of questionable chemicals that actually work, you know the struggle is real. Spoiler alert: it's nearly impossible . Walk into any supermarket and you'll find rows of brightly coloured dishwashing tablets, liquids, and powders. They're convenient of course, but that convenience often comes at a cost. Most conventional dishwashing products are loaded with synthetic fragrances

Planning a birthday party, christening, or special celebration? Looking to create that perfect themed cake without investing in specialty tins you'll only use once? We've got you covered with our extensive cake tin hire service! Why Hire Instead of Buy? While we absolutely stock standard round and square tins for sale – the workhorses you'll reach for time and again – we believe specialty shapes deserve a different approach. After all, who really needs a giant soccer ball or

We’re always searching for yummy and healthy recipes that will keep the family fed, but without breaking the bank! This one has become a staple during pasta night at Craig’s place - it’s delightfully easy to make and deceptively delicious to eat - yum! If you’ve been growing tomatoes and herbs over Summer this is a great way to use up your bountiful harvest. Substitute fresh herbs in place of dried if you can! Ingredients: 2 Cloves Garlic 2 tsp Capers 1 tsp Dried Thyme 700g

Smoothie bowls are the perfect summer treat—they're refreshing, packed with nutrients, and endlessly customisable. You can make café-quality bowls at home for a fraction of the price, using whatever ingredients you've got on hand. Here's your foolproof base recipe that you can tweak to suit your dietary needs, flavour preferences, and whatever you have in the fridge! The Base (serves 1) 1 cup frozen bananas (roughly 2 medium-sized bananas, peeled and frozen ahead of time) 1

Craig's wife, Sarah, started making overnight oats as a response to the busy rush each morning trying to get everyone fed, dressed and out the door each morning. We love making Overnight Oats as it's something we can ahead of time (usually at night when the kids are in bed), they're super versatile so you won't feel like you're eating the same thing everyday, and they take literally seconds to prepare in the morning... just take the lid off! Soaking overnight means we don't h

We thought we’d give you a little behind-the-scenes look into what happens to your jars after they’re donated. We hope this will give you some insight into the process and why we have such strict rules around labels & cleanliness. These jars are offered for FREE in-store for customers to fill up, or if we're at capacity they go into our Jar Exchange for folks to take home - perfect for preserving, crafts, storage and more! When you donate jars, the first thing we need to do i