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Is a Chocolate Fountain Worth It for a Christmas Party, or Is It Just a Mess?
A chocolate fountain is brilliant at a party with ten or more people and a bit of a faff for...
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Do You Really Need to Sift Flour, and Is a Crank Sifter Better Than a Sieve?
Most modern flour doesn't need sifting to get the lumps out, but sifting still makes a difference to light sponges....
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Is the Bosch Styline Kettle Worth It If You Drink Green Tea as Well as Builder’s?
A variable temperature kettle only makes sense if somebody in the house drinks something other...
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Is a Cake Carrier Worth It for Taking Christmas Bakes to Family?
If you're the one who always brings the cake, a carrier with a clip-on lid...
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Do You Need a Proper Crêpe Pan, or Will a Normal Frying Pan Do?
You can make crêpes in any decent non-stick frying pan. A flat crêpe pan just...
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Is a Plate Warmer Worth It for Christmas Dinner, or Can You Just Use the Oven?
Warm plates make a roast dinner stay hot for longer, but on Christmas Day the...
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Is a Chocolate Fountain Worth It for a Christmas Party, or Is It Just a Mess?
A chocolate fountain is brilliant at a party with ten or more people and a...
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Do You Really Need to Sift Flour, and Is a Crank Sifter Better Than a Sieve?
Most modern flour doesn't need sifting to get the lumps out, but sifting still makes...
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Is the Bosch Styline Kettle Worth It If You Drink Green Tea as Well as Builder’s?
A variable temperature kettle only makes sense if somebody in the house drinks something other...
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Is a Cake Carrier Worth It for Taking Christmas Bakes to Family?
If you're the one who always brings the cake, a carrier with a clip-on lid...
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Is the Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF140UK Big Enough for One or Two People?
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Do You Still Need a Balloon Whisk If You Own an Electric Mixer?
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Tools That Make Cooking Beans, Lentils, and Tofu Easier
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Is the Melitta Purista Worth It If You Only Have 20cm of Worktop?
An honest look at the 20cm-wide Melitta Purista bean-to-cup machine for a small UK kitchen:...
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Is the Lavazza Jolie & Milk Worth It for Cappuccinos in a Small UK Kitchen?
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Is a Bialetti Moka Pot Worth It If You Don’t Want a Coffee Machine?
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What’s the Best Pudding Basin for Steaming a Christmas Pudding?
A rolled rim to tie the lid under, sloping sides for a clean turn-out and...
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Do You Really Need a Cake Turntable to Ice a Christmas Cake?
Smooth sides and neat edges are much easier when the cake turns and your hand...
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Is the Kenwood Prospero+ Stand Mixer Worth It for a Small UK Kitchen?
A compact 1000W Kenwood stand mixer with a 4.3 litre bowl and a box of...
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What’s the Best Baking Tray That Won’t Buckle in a Hot Oven?
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What Can You Actually Cook in an Air Fryer as a Vegan Beginner?
Crispy tofu, roasted chickpeas, proper wedges and charred sprouts: what a vegan beginner should cook...
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Vegan batch cooking generates a lot of containers fast. A pot of dal for the...