“The Garlic Zoom is my favourite foodie gadget at the moment, available on yuppiechef.com (R149). It’s a big-time help in the kitchen when it comes to crushing garlic. All you have to do is pop the peeled garlic into the gadget and roll. Crushing garlic with a knife can take a few minutes to do, while this little guy won’t even take a few seconds.” By Nomvuselelo Mncube, F&HE Food Assistant
“After 12 years fine-dining experience from all over the world, Head Chef Douglas McMaster returned to the UK hoping to completely change the way restaurants source, cook and…
“Burn your toast by mistake? Don’t throw it away! Powders are all the rage right now, but this is one of the easiest trends on our current radar – grill slices of bread until black and then grind them in a spice grinder to a fine powder. The aromatic dust of the burnt toast powder adds a charred, nutty and smoky taste to spice rubs and sauces/marinades, roasted vegetables and chicken. You could even try mix it into ice cream or caramels – it balances out the sweetness.” By Jessica Oliver, F&HE Copy Editor
Q: What is Bulletproof Coffee (BPC)? A: “It is basically coffee blended with a bit of butter and coconut oil. It sounds very odd, but it is very…