Foodie Friday: Chocolate and orange olive oil cake
What’s your go-to chocolate cake recipe? This cake made with super-lush ingredients like Dutch cocoa powder, hazelnut meal, extra virgin olive oil and orange zest for a hint of citrus. Word of warning: you’ll never want to make any other cake EVER again! Whip one up for a special occasion, or enjoy a slice as a decadent Sunday afternoon treat. Serves: 8 to 10 | Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes Ingredients 50gm Dutch cocoa powder + extra, to serve 2 tsp vanilla
How to minimize mess during your home renovation
As you prepare for a major renovation, you will be rightly focused on finding a great general contractor, selecting materials, and figuring out costs. With all that on your to-do list, it’s easy to overlook plans for site prep and protection that can have a big effect on your home during and after the renovation. Here’s a look at ways to minimize mess and prevent damage with thorough site prep before work gets underway. Discuss site prep and protection with your contractor Co
3 Kitchen Ideas for the Home Chef
Focus on the refrigerator Fridge size and location are key inputs in layout design because today’s fridges are enormous and because unlike the stove and sink, you aren’t as limited by the placement of existing gas and plumbing lines. When deciding on fridge size, consider how often you go shopping. If you’re on a weekly rotation and have a big haul, make room for a bigger fridge. If you’re in an area close to supermarkets and grocery shopping is a three-times-a-week venture,
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Rustic knife holder designed by Buchholz Berlin (via Shoebox Dwelling) This magnetic branch knife rack holder from a German shop is for sale if you can translate German and the Euro price tag. Pantone released a new color-matching app that identifies hues around you by taking a photo. It’s the Shazam of paint color! Cube finds: hanging HALO LED light fixtures from Martin Azua. Love this round-up of matte black in the kitchen (that black sink and faucet combo is top of our wis
Foodie Friday: Thai pumpkin curry
The great thing about this Thai Pumpkin Curry from Williams-Sonoma is that you can really amp up the spice and Thai flavours to suit your preference. It’s also incredibly easy, making it a great option for weeknight dinners or as an extra dinner party dish to cater to vegetarian friends. If you really want to be organised, make it a day or two ahead of time and keep it stored in a covered container in the fridge – it will become even tastier with time. Serve with steamed whit
Foodie Friday: Mixed fruit smoothie bowl with chia seeds
Feeling a little… well, indulged lately? You’re not the only one. Get back into the swing of things for 2017 with some wholesome, colourful eating at home. Gorgeous, healthy, Instagram-worthy bowls of jewel-like summer fruits and of-the-minute super foods aren’t just to be found in your nearest hipster café. It’s easier than ever to whip up your own delicious smoothie bowl at home. What’s a smoothie bowl, you ask, perhaps a little sceptically? Yes, it’s one of the latest food
