Breaking down the myth of food authenticity

2 Sep 2023 | One may be surprised to discover the true origins of some popular foreign cuisines.  

Common kitchen chemistry and some honeycomb for dessert

19 Aug 2023 | Your kitchen a magical place of alchemy transforming raw elements into tempting foodstuffs through ...  

Getting to know your oils

5 Aug 2023 | With so many different types of cooking oils on the market, it's hard to know the difference or ...  

Onion recipes to spare you the tears

22 Jul 2023 | For those of you who can't stand crying over chopped onions, here's some news to help wipe the ...  

Scones rule! Cream always rises to the top

8 Jul 2023 | Megan Jane de Paulo rolls out her tribute to the humble scone — a tea-time accompaniment firmly ...  

Fleur de Sel Salted Caramels: Because life's too short not to

24 Jun 2023 | Oh, the joy of salt! We grind up rocks and sprinkle them over food daily — and we love it. ...  

Dumplings cop blame for sins of the Russians

16 Jun 2023 | While many are quick to blame Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, taking it out on inter ...  

Pumpkin tortillas: Using leftover food wisely

27 May 2023 | Keeping an informed eye on food is essential in preventing waste and early expiration — it also ...  

Cooking with miso: Flavour for days

13 May 2023 | Megan Jane de Paulo places miso on a pedestal, showcasing its flavour-filled versatility in sweet ...  

Lab-grown meat: It's growing legs locally

29 Apr 2023 | Let's not mince words. Cultivated meat is making a global push with its potential to eliminate the ...  

How to adapt rich recipes for reuse and reinvention

15 Apr 2023 | Planning and adapting meals after using the same ingredients is an excellent way to ensure variety ...  

Hot cross buns early and all sorts a hot topic

1 Apr 2023 | Large grocery stores are selling all manner of hot cross buns early to entice consumers, but if ...  

Mushroom season means magic meals

18 Mar 2023 | What's filling, yummy, creamy but crunchy and a guaranteed tummy-warmer on a cold evening? Megan ...  

Perfectly measured Black Sesame Panna Cotta: Immeasurable pleasure on a plate

4 Mar 2023 | Megan Jane de Paulo shares a recipe for Black sesame panna cotta but first offers a lesson on the ...  

Bourbon Braised Beef Cheeks to tantalise the taste buds

18 Feb 2023 | Megan Jane de Paulo shares a recipe for a mouth-watering dish that is guaranteed to delight the ...