Are Halogen ovens the future?

Halogen ovens can be used as an alternative to a conventional oven, so no matter what you’ve heard, they’re not to be confused with microwave ovens. They’re more to the size of a microwave, and that’s one the main advantages because you’re able to eliminate the need for a large, built-in oven, freeing up space …

Kitchen diners – what’s the big deal?

Whatever happened to a traditional dining room? It seems like every new house I go into nowadays has an open plan kitchen diner. It’s obviously in trend right now and it probably has been for the last three years or so, but I always think it’s quite nice to have a separate dining room.  It’s …

Kitchen Tidying Tips

I love cooking, and I tend to spend most of my weekend in the kitchen creating new recipes for my blog, but one of the things I hate the most is cleaning up! Whether I’m baking a cake, making dinner for my family or simply  whipping up a snack for myself, there always seems to …

Is a TV necessary in the kitchen?

It’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s something that’s becoming more and more common. Installing a TV in your kitchen can be a great idea if you love staying up to date with the news, or would like to cook along to a show rather than watching it, writing the recipe down and then …