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How To Use Lentils

Lentils are a versatile and flavorful ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Lentils pack a mighty dose of nutrition, each serving contains protein, fiber, and minerals. Here’s a guide to the different types of lentils and how they vary in taste, texture, and uses.   Like […]

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How To Make Brown Sugar

Who doesn’t love using brown sugar when baking? It’s great for its versatility and rich caramel flavor. Especially when making these Vegan Double Chocolate Brownies and Vegan Banana and Chocolate Muffins. The treacle/molasses in brown sugar helps retain moisture which, when used in baking, results in a delectably soft texture. Making brown sugar […]

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Top 10 Baking Tips

Does baking feel daunting to you? Or do you enjoy it but get frustrated when your bakes inexplicably turn wrong? Unlike cooking which can be more intuitive, baking is a science that often doesn’t allow for creative interpretations. For the lightest cakes, fudgy brownies and crunchy biscuits there are key […]

Baking Powder or Bread Soda

What’s the difference between baking powder and bread soda? Here’s what you need to know to avoid messing up your recipe.   There are many questions surrounding bread soda and baking powder. After all, they sound and look the same, and both act as a leavening agent. But the truth […]

How To Melt Chocolate in the Microwave

Not sure how to melt chocolate in the microwave? Here’s the absolute easiest way in just three simple steps!   I’m sure I’m not the only chocolate lover out there. Its a brilliant ingredient in so many different delicious recipes. It can be used in cookies, cakes, bars and even […]

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Baking Charts

  Recipes from the USA often display baking measurements in ‘Cups’ – but how do they convert to the imperial and metric measurements more commonly used in Europe? Precise measurements are so important in baking, so I’ve created several baking conversion charts to help you out.       FATS […]

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Vegan Baking Substitutes

Baking can be challenging if you are a vegan. No dairy and no egg – two major ingredients when it comes to baking sweet stuff. But do not be daunted as I have rounded up some easy substitutions that are in most kitchens. The dairy part of the equation is […]

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How to go Vegan

    What is Vegan? A vegan does not eat the flesh or product of any living animal. This means flesh, eggs, dairy or any food product with ingredients derived from animals. Vegans also do not wear any materials derived from animals such as leather. They do not use products […]