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  • Full Proof Thickened Egg Yolks: Electric Power Drill Hack

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on October 13, 2018

    I bought a cheap milk whisk the other day with the thought of using it to thicken egg yolks. It didn’t have enough oomph to get through the egg yolks. So I pulled it apart …

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  • FoodHack: Bacon Cooked In Butter

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

    Lots of people have strong opinions about not using butter when cooking bacon. However there so many ways to cook ‘perfect bacon’ that I might manage to stay out of trouble. Maybe 🙂 . Last …

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  • FoodHack: Desalting Peanuts

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on May 8, 2017February 3, 2018

    So you just made something like PK’s Thai Beef Salad where the dressing has the perfect amount of salt already and you reach for some unsalted peanuts as a garnish. Oh no! All you have …

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  • Cooking with Super Hot Chili Peppers

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on April 11, 2017January 21, 2021

    A chili expert on Facebook gave me this great tip as I am afraid of cooking/eating any of the super hots that I am growing. See my chili post series here. He said suggested that …

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  • How To Microwave Pappadams

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on April 8, 2017November 7, 2020

    I love pappadams (or papadums) and with this FoodHack I can eat them anywhere , any time I want. Even at my work, that has no hob, with curry for lunch. Grab some Maharajah’s Choice …

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  • How To Make Mashed Potato In The Microwave

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on March 12, 2017November 7, 2020

    Here is another little trick you can use if your kitchen doesn’t have a hob or perhaps you need mashed potato in a hurry :). Take a large potato, give it a scrub and poke …

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  • FoodHacks: Quick Pulled Chicken Breast

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on February 9, 2017October 10, 2017

    Need shredded chicken in a hurry as a filling or topping for chicken parcels, tacos, salads, sandwiches and the like? This method is super quick and allows you to make small batches ahead of time. …

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  • Karina’s ‘Quick Pickle’ Onion And Tomato Salad

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on February 9, 2017July 15, 2018

    My little family does a tasting plate meal night every week, they are so easy and quick to whip up. What is on offer varies but often involves cold meats, multiple salads, pate, cheese etc. …

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  • FoodHacks: Microwave Cheesy Eggs

    Posted by Philip Kindleysides on February 8, 2017March 17, 2018

    Got a hankering for scrambled eggs but short on time or perhaps you only have a microwave and no hob? Then this tip is for you :). I think they come out just as good …

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