Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Instagram Moroccan chicken with moist couscous is within the top 10 of my favourite meals. Although this dish can be accompanied by rice, it is traditionally served with couscous. Do not be mistaking this dish as a chicken tagine, although similar, if you ask for chicken tagine the chances are it […]
Easy Baguette (Stangenbrot) Bread
Is it safe to use a disposable BBQ to cook a steak well-done?
A disposable BBQ is as safe as the person using it. There is a difference between a well-done steak and a burnt steak. As far as cooking a steak well done, I personally don’t understand why someone would want to ruin a perfectly good bit of meat. (comments below please) But in answer to this […]
Does stewing beef longer in a slow cooker make it more tender?
Stewing beef in a slow cooker for a long period of time will make it tender and break it down. But this comes at a price. You also lose a lot of the nutrients and flavour. A much better option would be turning the heat down and leave it on a low heat, so the […]
Can you eat naturally cured Italian prosciutto raw?
Can you eat prosciutto raw? Yes, you can eat naturally cured Italian prosciutto raw. Prosciutto is a type of cured ham that is a staple of Italian cuisine. It is made by dry-curing the hind leg of a pig with sea salt for several months, which results in a distinctive flavor and texture. Naturally cured […]
Backpacking Southeast Asia for 3 months, what will it cost?
Backpacking southeast Asia Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Instagram Wow, 3 months backpacking through Southeast Asia. For many, truly a dream come true, but how much money should you take? and how much will it cost? This will obviously vary with each person as everyone is different and what may suit one person may not be […]
Can I become a professional chef without qualifications?
Yes, you can become a professional chef without qualifications, No experience, no qualifications, no worry. There is plenty of work for everyone.. Most of my chefs jobs I applied for never even asked me what qualifications I had; they were more interested in what experience I had. Unfortunately, it is a bit of a catch […]
Do army chefs have to fight during a war battle?
Do army chefs have to fight during a war battle? When you join the Army, first and foremost you join as a soldier. Whether you are a driver, a mechanic, medic, or even a Chef you will first be trained as a Soldier. In a worst-case scenario, you will have to fight to defend yourself […]
Is a chef’s job stressful working in a professional kitchen?
YES. A chef’s job is stressful. And apparently childbirth is too. But as in both cases, the end result is rewarding. Working as a chef in a kitchen is not a job, it’s a way of life, it will make you or break you and it takes a certain breed to withstand the pressure, unsociable […]
Is Rotisserie cooking the same as Roasting?
Rotisserie and roasting the same? In simple laymen terms “NO”. They are two different ways of cooking & why I personally prefer rotisserie? Because in my many years as a chef I have used both methods many times and if you blindfolded me and gave me a taste test, I could tell you the difference […]