Image shows black cast iron skillets a few smooth and two textured, all placed on a dark wood surface.
The Battle of the Cast Iron - Smooth vs Rough
14 January, 2023
If you’re anything like me, then you probably have a love-hate relationship with your cast iron. I’ve had mine for years and I’ve put them through a lot of abuse. However, I’ve started...
A top view of a black cast iron black potjie on a wooden deck, the pot filled with what looks like yummy lamb and root vegetable stew.
Potjiekos Pot - With An Easy Recipe To Try
07 December, 2022
I’m not going to lie, cooking can be daunting. There are so many things to learn, techniques to master and recipes to try. When I was starting out, I found myself overwhelmed with all the options...
Image shows different models and makes of 3 types of microwaves.
What are the 3 Types of Microwaves | A Kitchen Guide
05 December, 2022
Microwaves are ubiquitous in society today. Yes, I am using my ra ra words ha-ha. In other words, you can find them everywhere like in homes, workplaces and even schools. But what many people don’t know...
Image shows 3 glass drinking jars filled with different blends or shakes (one to the left looks like berries, middle looks like banana and to the right looks like a green health blend) all with clear plastic straws on a grey table top with foliage backdrop.
What is the Difference Between a Blender and a Smoothie?
30 November, 2022
Do you know the difference between a blender and a smoothie? Most people don’t. But that’s okay, because I’m here to share my thoughts on the matter. A blender is a kitchen appliance...
A white kitchen counter with an electric stove top and silver oven with what looks like a variety of smooth black cast iron cookware on and around stove top surface with a spice rack, a bowl of vegetables and a white iron grate holding cooking spoons.
How To Cook Well On Electric Stove Tops | A Kitchen Guide
23 November, 2022
To some, the electric stove is a mystery. They grew up cooking on gas stoves and can’t imagine how to cook on anything else. Others may have never cooked on anything but an electric stove.No matter...