Beef Stock
Chop the beef bones into pieces and place them in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and add the remaining ingredients. Bring slowly to the boil, skimming… Read More »
Chicken Stock
Break the carcasses into pieces and place them, with the giblets, in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water and add the remaining ingredients. Bring slowly to the… Read More »
Kitchen Hygiene Rules
Following a few simple guidelines will help make your kitchen a safe and hygienic place for food preparation and storage: Wash down and dry surfaces regularly with a… Read More »
Safe Storage
Freezer Storage ; Refrigerator Storage Always check the label to see if the manufacturer has given any storage advice; this is important even with familiar foods. As manufacturers… Read More »
Buying Food
When you are shopping, always be guided by the use-by, or best-before date. Foods with a longer shelf life have a best-before date; more perishable foods have a… Read More »
Refrigerator Storage
When choosing a fridge make sure you buy one that is large enough for your needs. Some fridges have a frozen food compartment for storing ready frozen food…. Read More »
Cooking and Reheating Food
Never re-heat food more than once. Cool leftover food quickly, then cover and place in the fridge or freezer. Leftover food should be stored in the fridge for… Read More »
Freezer Storage
Use a freezer thermometer to check that your freezer is operating at the correct temperature which is -18°C (0°F). Do not buy frozen food if it looks battered… Read More »
Food Poisoning
Although food poisoning is rarely life-threatening, it can be very unpleasant and may cause serious illness in vulnerable groups. These ‘at risk groups’ are as follows: babies and… Read More »
Cakes
Once in a while there’s something wonderfully uplifting about baking a cake, a spectacular gateau or a batch of scones. However health-conscious we may be, few can resist… Read More »
