Daniel Stokes

Copper pots and pans are so attractive that you’ll often see them displayed beautifully in magazine photoshoots for the perfect kitchen. But apart from looking nice, why is copper used to make cooking pans? We will look at what makes […]

A pestle and mortar are some of the oldest food preparation tools still used, effectively unchanged, today. While they look pretty simple, how to use a pestle and mortar properly can be challenging unless you get some tips in advance.

Even the most careful chefs need to clean their hobs regularly, so the rest of us can’t avoid this task. Whether it’s oil splashes, boiled over milk or the accidentally dropped spoonful of curry sauce, it’s easy to get a

Even the best cooler or lunch box needs ice packs if it’s going to keep your drinks and food cold on a hot day. In an ideal world, you’d have loads of shop-bought packs at the ready. However, they can

When it comes to cleaning your appliances and stainless surfaces, many commercial stainless steel cleaners are available, claiming to give the best results. However, what if we told you that you could bring back the shine by making a cleaning

While you’re probably familiar with solid wood, stone or laminate worktops, you might not have heard about the versatile alternative material that is composite. We’re going to answer “what is a composite worktop” by explaining that it is a practical

If you’d like to make your kitchen a bit fresher, a great way is to change the appearance of your worktop. Worktops are a massive part of the entire design of your kitchen, so changing their colour or material can

If you’re planning a new kitchen, choosing the right worktops is just as important as picking your appliances. After all, the work surface is where you’ll do your food preparation, and visually they’re a significant part of the kitchen layout.

Whether you usually use gel, powder, or dishwasher pods or simply have lost the manual for your machine, we’re here to fill you in on how to use dishwasher tablets. Tablets offer a pre-measured dose of dishwasher detergent and, as

Choosing your cabinets might not be as exciting as picking out a new cooker, fridge freezer or dishwasher when you’re planning a kitchen refurbishment. Still, they’re equally as important, if not more so. Cabinets are a huge part of your