Kitchen Living Archives

I'm a firm believer that you can never have too much cheese, and my fridge is living proof. From everyday cheddar and parmesan to creamy burrata, salty feta, and melty Gruyère, these are the 12 cheeses I always keep on hand. Each one has its own purpose, whether it's topping pasta, building the perfect toastie, creating a cheeseboard, or adding richness to sauces. If you've ever wondered which cheeses are actually worth buying, this list is for you.

The 12 Cheeses I Shamelessly Keep in My Fridge

Take a peek inside my fridge and you’ll find 12 cheeses I refuse to live without for everyday cooking and entertaining.

Bry 1 week ago

Garlic confit is one of the easiest ways to add rich, mellow garlic flavour to your cooking. In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to slowly cook garlic cloves in olive oil until they're soft, buttery, and beautifully caramelised. You'll also end up with a fragrant garlic-infused oil that's perfect for dressings, roasting, and pasta. Once you've made homemade garlic confit, you'll find yourself reaching for it again and again.

How to Confit Garlic

Learn how to make garlic confit for soft, buttery cloves and fragrant garlic oil that elevate everyday cooking.

Bry 2 weeks ago

Roasting garlic transforms sharp, pungent cloves into soft, sweet, buttery goodness that's perfect for countless recipes. In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to roast garlic in the oven until it's beautifully caramelised and easy to squeeze from its skin. Whether you're stirring it into mashed potatoes, spreading it on toast, blending it into dips, or adding it to pasta sauces, roasted garlic is a simple kitchen staple that's well worth learning to make.

How to Roast Garlic

Learn how to roast garlic for sweet, mellow cloves that add rich flavour to everything from pasta to mashed potatoes.

Bry 2 weeks ago

Great tomato dishes start with great technique, not complicated recipes. These tomato hacks are the simple tips I rely on to bring out the best in fresh tomatoes, passata, and tinned tomatoes. From choosing better ingredients to getting deeper flavour in pasta sauces and brighter, juicier salads, these practical tricks make a noticeable difference. Whether you're making a quick Caprese salad or a slow-simmered tomato sauce, these tips will help every tomato dish taste its best.

10 Tomato Hacks to Make Your Salads & Pasta Sauce Taste Better

These tomato hacks will help you get sweeter, richer, and more flavourful salads, pasta sauces, and everyday tomato dishes.

Bry 3 weeks ago

Poached eggs with smoked salmon and wilted rocket on sourdough is the brunch I make when I want something that feels genuinely special without any real fuss. Perfectly poached eggs with that gorgeous runny yolk, silky smoked salmon, peppery wilted rocket and thick sourdough toast that holds it all together beautifully. It is elegant, fresh and ready in minutes. Save this recipe for your next lazy weekend brunch, a slow morning at home, or any time you want to treat yourself to something really lovely!

How to Poach Eggs Without Vinegar

Learn how to poach eggs without vinegar and get perfect results every time. No tricks, no stress, just beautifully poached eggs made simple!

Bry 4 months ago

Every home cook has a handful of ingredients they swear by, and these are mine. From pantry staples that build incredible flavour to fridge essentials that instantly elevate everyday meals, these secret ingredients appear in my recipes again and again. Whether you're making pasta, soups, roasts, or salads, these simple additions can transform good food into great food. They're the little kitchen shortcuts I genuinely couldn't imagine cooking without.

10 Secret Ingredients I Always Keep in My Kitchen

These are the secret ingredients I always keep in my kitchen to make everyday recipes richer, tastier, and easier to cook.

Bry 6 months ago

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10 Mediterranean Cooking Hacks That Made Me a Better Cook

These Mediterranean cooking hacks changed the way I cook – simple tricks that deliver bigger flavour with less effort.

Bry 6 months ago

The Cooking Questions I Get Asked All The Time

These are the cooking questions I get asked all the time, along with the practical answers I give again and again.

Bry 9 months ago

These caramelised onions are the kind of kitchen staple I always make in big batches. Slowly cooked until soft, golden, and sweet, they add incredible depth to everything from burgers and toasties to pasta and roast meats. A splash of balsamic gives them a tangy edge, while their rich, jammy texture makes them irresistible. They keep beautifully in the fridge, ready to transform weekday dinners or add a little luxury to even the most humble snack.

How to Make Caramelised Onions

Caramelised onions are my secret weapon – sweet, rich, and able to turn even the simplest meal into something special.

Bry 12 months ago

Living with a tiny kitchen has taught me how to cook smarter, not harder. With limited bench space and barely enough room to stir a pot, I’ve picked up plenty of clever habits and space-saving tips. In this post, I’m sharing my best cooking tips for small kitchens to help you stay organised, make the most of your space, and still enjoy the process. Whether you’re in a flat, studio, or just tight on space, these simple kitchen hacks will make cooking feel a whole lot easier.

Big Cooking Tips for Your Tiny Kitchen

With barely any bench space, I’ve learned a few tricks for cooking well in a tiny kitchen without losing my mind or my spatula.

Bry 1 year ago

Not all pasta is created equal, and the shape you choose has a huge impact on the finished dish. From sauces that cling to ridges to tubes that capture every last drop of flavour, each pasta shape has a job to do. In this guide, I share why I reach for certain shapes over others, which pastas work best with creamy sauces, ragùs, and lighter dishes, and how choosing the right pasta can take an ordinary meal to the next level.

Why Pasta Shapes Matter More Than You Want to Admit

Pasta shapes matter more than you think, and choosing the right one can completely change the way a dish tastes.

Bry 1 year ago

How to Reheat Roast Potatoes in the Air Fryer

Learn how to reheat roast potatoes in the air fryer and get them crispy again in minutes. No soggy leftovers, just golden, crunchy potatoes!

Bry 2 years ago

I learned to clean as I go back in high school home ec, and it stuck. My mum was the same, so it’s always been second nature. Now with a small kitchen and no room for chaos, cleaning as I cook is essential. In this lazy cook’s guide, I’m sharing all my favourite easy habits for keeping the kitchen tidy while still enjoying the process. These practical tips are perfect for small spaces, busy weeknights, or anyone wanting to cook without the stress of a post-dinner mess.

The Lazy Cook’s Guide to Keeping Your Kitchen Clean as You Go

I was never a messy cook. Clean as you go was drilled into me early and now it’s the only way I survive in my tiny kitchen.

Bry 3 years ago

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Cooking Without Clutter: Tips for a Clean Kitchen

Cooking is like making art with food, and it’s fun! But sometimes, after you’re done making your yummy dishes, your kitchen might look messy and not so nice. Don’t worry! There are smart ways to cook that keep your kitchen clean and neat when cooking. In this guide, we’ll learn cool tips that help you […]

Bry 4 years ago

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How to Reduce Kitchen Waste and Be More Sustainable

In the pursuit of a more sustainable lifestyle, our kitchens hold immense potential for positive change. The concept of green kitchen practices goes beyond a fleeting trend; it’s a commitment to reduce kitchen waste, conserve resources, and foster a healthier environment. By making conscious choices and adopting eco-friendly habits, we can transform our kitchens into […]

Bry 5 years ago

Preventing kitchen clutter doesn't have to be hard - with a few simple tips, your kitchen will be looking neat and organized in no time!

How to Prevent Kitchen Clutter

As a food blogger, I understand the need for an organised and uncluttered kitchen. It can be hard to cook in a space with pots and pans stacked up to the ceiling! To make my prep easier, I need to have everything in its place and have enough space to move around so that I […]

Bry 5 years ago

How to Organise Your Kitchen

It’s easy to feel frustrated and overwhelmed when you can’t find the things you need in your kitchen. But if your kitchen is too small or disorganised, it might be time for a decluttering and reorganisation project. It’s time to organise your kitchen! With a few simple steps, you can take back control of your […]

Bry 5 years ago

My Best Cooking Tips & Kitchen Hacks You Need To Know!

Simple Cooking Tips to Save Time, Reduce Waste and Cook Better Meals Cooking at home doesn’t need to feel complicated, but somehow it often does when you’re tired and hungry. You’re juggling time, ingredients, and a kitchen that seems to get messier by the minute. I’ve had plenty of nights where everything felt harder than […]

Bry 5 years ago

The Best Baking Tips To Level-Up Your Bakes & Cakes

Simple Baking Tips for Better Cakes, Biscuits and Bakes Baking has a way of humbling you, doesn’t it. One day everything’s light and fluffy and perfect, and the next your cake is dense, your biscuits have spread into one giant blob, and you’re questioning your life choices. I’ve been there more times than I care […]

Bry 6 years ago

10 Easy Ways to Store Fresh Food for Longer

Simple Food Storage Tips to Reduce Waste and Save Money Fresh food has a habit of turning on you, doesn’t it. One minute everything looks perfect, and the next your herbs are limp, your veg is questionable, and you’re throwing things out that you only just bought. I’ve definitely been guilty of it. Over time […]

Bry 6 years ago

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10 Genius Weeknight Dinner Hacks To Save Time & Money

Easy, Budget-Friendly Tips for Busy Weeknights Weeknights can feel like a race against the clock. You’re tired, you’re hungry, and the last thing you want is a complicated dinner that leaves the kitchen looking like a disaster zone. Over the years, I’ve picked up a handful of simple tricks that make cooking faster, cheaper, and […]

Bry 6 years ago