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Get an allotment – ask the experts
Allotments used to have a whiff of austerity about them. During World War Two people were exhorted to 'Dig for victory' and make hearty meals with turnip tops. Allotments were about wellington boots and corduroy trousers. There were jolly ...
Food
A first lesson in making jam – VIDEO
People often think that making jam is a time-consuming and difficult job. Marianna, a student at UCL, was no exception. She was keen to give it a try, but expected it to take a lot longer than the 15-20 minutes it actually took her. We ...
DIY
Kitchen cupboard makeovers
How to paint kitchen cupboards and clean up very old and dirty ones - including our special home-made kitchen cupboard cleaner. How to paint kitchen cupboards 1. Prepare the surfaces Make sure that surfaces are grease free. Do this ...
Food
How to make pork carnitas
This recipe has just sent me straight to the freezer to pull out the nice pork shoulder I have in there. I can't wait to eat this. As usual Caroline's recipes are both yummy and very easy to follow and replicate. watch the video or read ...
Food
A wartime lesson in how not to cook cabbage
We discovered this classic little information film, Two Cooks and a Cabbage from the second World War - made in 1941 on the way to cook cabbage - and how not to cook it! It's the story of two little sisters charged by Grandma to cook the ...
Food
How to make Creme Brulee – yum yum!
Who can possibly resist the delights of Creme Brulee? The combination of that hard crispy topping and the warmth and melt-in-the-mouth creaminess of the custard below make a sensual and delicious combination. Don't just save this for a ...
Food
Crispy belly pork with sweet dipping sauce
This week Caroline Mi Li Artiss demonstrates a delicious oriental roast pork recipe which she says is very, very easy and makes a delicious change to your normal roast. Belly pork is much more economical than other roasting cuts so ...
Food
The perfect home-made apple pie
This week the lovely Caroline Mi Li Artiss shows us how to make a super yummy apple pie - always a good way to win friends and influence people in the kitchen department! Caroline's just got herself a brand new website and she's on ...
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