Dish Drying Mat

Sparkling Kitchen: 3 Essential Steps to a Clean and Organised Space

A clean and organised kitchen space is the heart of a happy home. It’s where delicious meals are prepared and family members sit together to share good food, enjoy moments of laughter and spend quality time. However, a sparkling kitchen doesn’t just happen overnight. To maintain a clean and well-organised kitchen space, you must learn how to keep it clutter-free and tidy. 

cookware knives

Thinner, Harder, Sharper: A Guide to Japanese Cooking Knives

What makes Japanese knives so special? Centuries of knife and sword-making pedigree, perfect steel, and precision in the craft. Regarded as some of the finest culinary tools they hold a world-renowned reputation among chefs and passionate cooks. If you have been dreaming about getting a couple for yourself or you want to ingratiate yourself with the cook in your life, then find out more about the mystery and legacy around Japanese knives.

Camp kitchen equipment

Camp Kitchen: Comfortable Camping Equals Cooked Meals

Growing up to be nature lovers and happy campers, it’s needless to say for most of our nation, camping is the ideal holiday. We get to stay in nature and save on money we would otherwise spend on hotels, so what’s not to love, right? Of course this doesn’t mean we all camp the same way; there are as many camping styles as there are personalities.

Personally, I like adventures but I can’t imagine going about without the essential bit of comfort: the chillaxing camping chair, hammock, dry clothing, especially dry feet, comfy bed and pillow combination, bathrooms consisting of more than a toilet for utmost luxury, and of course most importantly cooked meals.

Fruit and Food Packaging

Food Packaging Can Mean the Difference Between Full Tummy & Full Trash Can

Do you throw away a lot of food? It’s amazing, or shall I say embarrassing how much food we waste. And all because we’ve made the mistake of buying too much. Most people get carried away when shopping for food and end up buying more than they actually need. Overbuying is bad for your wallet, but so is not storing your food correctly. How many times your bread, oatmeal or cereal went stale because you left the box open? One too many, right. And what about the fruit that often goes mouldy all because it was left in a bowl on the counter instead of storing it in the fridge?

Fruit and Food Packaging

Wooden Trays

A Few Very General Tips to Keep in Mind When Shopping for Serving Trays

In the past, serving trays were seen as simply items to carry dishes and plates of food from the kitchen to the dining room. Today, home designers consider them one of the most versatile accessories one can have in their household. A serving tray can be used to organize groups of items such as candles and barware, plus, large trays with raised sides can even be used as a place to keep magazines and books neat and organized. Also, a serving tray that features a colourful design can be the perfect item which can bring life to a monotonously designed room.

Nowadays, you can find a variety of modern serving trays online and in local stores as well. There are rectangular, square, round and oval ones which can be made from different materials including metal, wood, melamine, plastic – all strong enough to bear weight loads. That means whether you decide to buy trays online or go shopping in your local store, you will surely be able to find one to match your needs. The shape, size and looks will depend largely on your style, nevertheless, here are some tips to consider when shopping for a tray.