“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people get together to eat.” - Guy Fieri Many people enjoy cooking but your enjoyment can quickly become an ordeal when you start learning how to […]
31 October 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Food, to me, is always about cooking and eating with those you love and care for.” - David Chang Are you sick of pasta and searching for recipes? Even if you’re not a great chef, you can start making tasty meals. According to a survey by Quitoque, 78% of women and 89% of men would […]
31 October 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Do you know what language is spoken in Paraguay? Or perhaps what a Churrasco is? While you may have thought you knew many cultural distinctions of the South American continent, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about South America and their famous recipes. When you think about the Americas and […]
10 July 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
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From Lebanese specialties to Turkish coffee, it can be difficult to distinguish the similarities and differences within the vast array of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern treats. Understanding food culture in the Middle East can be made especially hard to navigate because of the very term Middle East itself. While countries on the Arabic peninsula are […]
5 June 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Baking for beginners can be a challenge because there are so many secrets that you don’t know. Secrets learnt by bakers with experience and time in front of the oven. But there is a way that you can fast track your success by reading about the secret tips of the trade in our baking guide. […]
4 June 2019 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
"Food is everything we are. It's an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It's inseperable from those from the get-go." -Anthony Bourdain Food connects us to our own culture and makes us feel drawn to others. It brings friends, families and even foes together. […]
17 October 2018 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
The last couple of years have marked a revival of enthusiasm for Mexican food in the UK. Mexican cuisine first arrived in Great Britain under the influence of the US new found love for Mexican dishes or more specifically Tex-Mex food, in the 1970's. In 2015, the number of Mexican restaurants throughout the UK grew […]
26 September 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Cooking is just as creative and imaginative an activity as drawing, or wood carving, or music.” - Julia Child Have you thought about opening a cookbook and making your own dishes rather than eating ready meals, instant soups, and leftovers? A lot of people enjoy cooking. What about you? Learning to cook can be quite […]
2 August 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Always start out with a larger pot than what you think you need.” - Julia Child Cooking is synonymous with sharing, well-being, and happiness. According to a study carried out by the University of Otago in New Zealand, participants felt happier, more complete, relaxed, and energetic the day after a creative activity such as cooking. Just […]
19 July 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
You have to admit it, France really has mastered its cuisine. In terms of flavours, whether it's wine, dessert, starters, mains, everything tastes great. From beef to the Burgundy snail, from conventional to original, the French gastronomy is famously rich and to begin to understand the complexities of French cuisine you must first learn about […]
8 May 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
"One must eat to live, and not live to eat". Cicero (-106 BC ; -43BC), a Roman politician known for his Catilinarian Orations, couldn't have better summed up the use of cooking in his diatribes and rhetorics. Today we'd say it's a great punchline. In 2014, the total food budget for UK households was 111 billion […]
12 April 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Cooking classes are becoming increasingly popular. This can be explained, in part, by the popularity of TV shows like “MasterChef” and “The Great British Bake Off”. If you want to learn the recipes of Michelin Star chefs, use new ingredients, or learn about foreign cuisine, private cooking tutorials are a great idea. Superprof’s here to […]
31 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
If you think that cooking isn’t important, you should know that French cuisine was declared “world intangible heritage” by UNESCO. The drinks before the meal, the cheese course, and the four or five courses that follow have been classified as important as the Colosseum in Rome. What about you? Thanks to famous TV shows like […]
27 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Italian food is some of the most popular in the world. It’s nutritious, simple, and cheap. However, Italian food is much more than just plates of pasta and takeaway pizzas. You should be aware of all the Italian recipes that have helped make Italian food so popular and learn more about the products and ingredients used […]
22 March 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Whether for the Chinese New Year or just for a meal with friends, why not make some Asian cuisine? In this article, we’re going to have a look at a few different Asian recipes. Whether chicken noodle soup, Pad thai, egg fried rice, dumplings, stir fried beef and onion, or sweet and sour pork, you’ll […]
22 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
If you took the time to consider who are the most influential and acclaimed celebrities and TV chefs in your life, who would top your list? Jamie Oliver, Heston Blumenthal, Gordon Ramsay, Mary Berry perhaps? Can you spot the link staring at you in the face? Yes, they are all British born and bred chefs! […]
22 March 2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
Vegetarian, or ‘veggie’, is a term that has made it into our dictionary over the course of the years, but do you truly understand what being a vegetarian is, the reasons people choose to become ‘veggies’ and how and when vegetarianism came about? Are you interested to know which celebrities are vegetarians, how ‘veggies’ interact […]
22 March 2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
Becoming A Self-Taught Sensation Whether you have always been passionate about cooking, or your culinary abilities are a bit lacking, you can refine and build on your home cooking skills in one of two ways. Firstly, you can experiment and learn as you go. Don’t get me wrong, this will be one tough learning experience […]
22 March 2018 ∙ 12 minutes reading time
Are you a vegan or about to become one and looking for some reasons to solidify why you have chosen this philosophy? Are you looking to find tasty vegan recipes, including some eaten or even created by celebrities? Are you keen to discover more about the health benefits of consuming vegan foods and reasons to […]
22 March 2018 ∙ 13 minutes reading time
