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Know your pantry: It’s tea time!

Published on August 31, 2018

Having a cup of tea each day is a staple for many, especially here at MK headquarters. We’re delving into some of the various types of teas you have at home, as well as new ones to try the next time you feel like a change.

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Celebrating 150 years with TABASCO® with 5 fun facts we bet you didn’t know

Published on July 26, 2018

In the town of Louisiana in 1868, the first tabasco pepper crop was harvested and used to create the delicious sauce we know today. Presently, TABASCO® is a world-renowned sauce and kitchen condiment with a permanent place in many restaurants and kitchens.

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10 things we bet you didn’t know about jelly beans!

Published on May 25, 2018

It's Friday, so we thought we'd have some fun and share some pretty cool facts about one of our favourites, jelly beans! How many did you already know?

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5 reasons to buy your meat straight from a butcher

Published on May 18, 2018

Sometimes it’s easier to head to the meat section and pick up a few packs for the week while doing your shopping, but is it worth it? Here are a few reasons why it’s better to shop your meat from a local butcher.

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Make asparagus your new best friend our these top 5 recipes

Published on May 17, 2018

Asparagus is definitely an underrated superfood! And while it’s not exactly favoured for its taste, it can also be a great last-option ingredient that tastes delicious.

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Here’s how to make the best scrambled eggs, like ever

Published on May 11, 2018

Whether you’re having them for breakfast, lunch or dinner, here's how to make the best scrambled eggs ever. All you need to do is follow these 8 tips, and they'll be perfect every time!

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PASTA LA VISTA – 3 pasta recipes you need in your life

Published on April 6, 2018

Before we know it, winter will be creeping in so we’d like to treat you to our top 3 one-pot pasta recipes that you need in your life. They are comforting and warm and delicious so tuck in and enjoy!

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Home-made coconut milk

Published on November 3, 2017

Looking for cool new ways to use your juicer that doesn’t involve health drinks? Use it to make your own home-made coconut milk, and then use it make one of the divine recipes below for that tropical, nutty flavour we all know and love! 

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9 edible flowers for everyday cooking

Published on October 20, 2017

We got together with Chef Alicia Gilliomee from the Capital Hotel School (link to your website) to learn more about using florals in everyday cooking, right in time for summer! Humans have been using florals since they were gatherers; collecting fragrant roots, leaves, seeds for spices and flowers to infuse into potions for medicinal purposes. Florals would also be used for...

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The big apples

Published on September 22, 2017

You head into the fruit aisle and you see bags and bags of them. We thought we’d save you some time so that you can differentiate between the various types and choose the perfect apples for you.

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