Friday braai day: Smoked brisket
Today I want to talk to you about how I make my smoked brisket at the World Food Championships in USA. Smoking food is not big in South Africa – yet. America is where it’s at and it’s a lifestyle to them.
Friday braai day: The perfect steak
The old favourite – steak – is the first thing I think about when I hear the word ‘braai’. So I thought I’d treat you to some of my favourite tips and tricks this week so you can get the perfect steak every time.
Drinks or dessert? Let’s just have both!
We all dream of a world where we can have our cake and eat it too. But if we had to have all the cake we wanted (read: everyday), it wouldn’t fit too well into our plan of living a relatively healthy and balanced life. So what are we then to do when it comes to choosing between dessert or that after-work cosmo? Well, why not just throw it in with the batter!
The secret power of the used teabag
We are all about reducing as much waste as possible, and we have rounded up a few ways to ensure you are using your teabags to their full potential. There is no reason to chuck them away right after you have finished brewing your cuppa, especially since a used teabag contains a host of antioxidants and tannins.
How to use yoghurt in something other than your morning brekkie
We love yoghurt for its probiotics. That good bacteria is essential to feed the good flora in your gut which, in turn, plays a huge role in your overall digestive health. Because of this, we are always looking for new ways to incorporate it into our diets. From sweet to savoury, it adds a delicious tang and creaminess to create unexpected and interesting dishes. So here’s how to use yoghurt everywhere else.
How to gain kitchen confidence in 3 steps
Gaining confidence in the kitchen can be quite a tricky business. It may be your kitchen, but who’s to say you’re using it to your full potential? Not everyone likes to cook, it can be stressful and things can get messy quickly. However, if you’re comfortable with your recipes and get to know your own cooking style, things may turn around for you. Here are 3 easy ways to become the master of your kitchen.
Change your at home coffee game in 3 easy steps
There’s nothing more pleasurable than a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the mornings. Not to mention after a lovely dinner with your guests. No matter the type of coffee machine you have at home, whether old or new, there are always ways to perfect your cup! Here we go:
How to make the most of your workout – with food
Yes, we like to indulge, but here at MyKitchen, we are a happily healthy team of fitness enthusiasts. During the week, when we know we are heading to the gym after work, our meals are, more often than not, aimed at optimising our exercise time, and I thought I’d share some of top tips with all of you.
5 simple hacks for the kitchen time wasting you didn’t know you were guilty of
We are all about convenience and fun in the kitchen, and certain cooking chores are anything but. There are probably some things you do that you take as standard in food prep, and we do them too because it’s the way people have always done them. Let us help you save time and effort in the kitchen with five super helpful tips and tricks you never thought you needed.
How to enjoy cooking (even when you don’t)
Not everyone considers themselves to be the Jamie Oliver or Nigella Lawson of their kitchen. In fact, some people even wish to avoid the kitchen completely if they can! But despite the opposition, there are times when cooking is inevitable, and there are a few tricks to ease the mind and effort it takes to have dinner ready by hungry o’clock.
