A bowl of creamy mashed potato can be the perfect side dish for any number of delicious meals. Now cooking experts have revealed how to make them perfectly – and the mistakes that can easily ruin this much loved classic. From using the wrong type of potatoes, to placing them in hot water instead of …

When you’re done with a jar of pickles, chances are you’re not saving that leftover juice for your future. But let us tell you…that’s a big mistake. It’s pure flavor! Just a splash of the stuff is enough to take your dinner to the next level. Just like most marinades, pickle juice contains a mixture …

Have you ever craved a nice slice of bread, only to find out that the loaf in your cupboard has gone stale? Well, what if we were to tell you that there’s a simple way to revive that stale loaf… using water. Yep, by dousing the loaf, or baguette, with water and popping it in …

I’m tired. You probably are, too. There are both general and specific reasons underpinning this, but today for me, it’s due at least in part due to the pressure of writing stories that must “restore your faith in humanity” or be “utterly life-changing.” I don’t have that depth of emotional capacity to spare at the …

Mashed potato has to be up there with some of the best comfort food. Add a bit of grated cheese and a blob of mustard – maybe a portion of beans too -and you have yourself a meal that’s as satisfying as it’s easy to prepare. Because, most people would agree, mashed potato is undeniably …