Ginger is widely used across the globe. It has great medicinal purposes alongside fantastic flavour when used in food and beverage. Amazingly fresh ginger contains amino acids, calcium, essential fatty acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and Vitmamin C! It can be used in wine, tea and beer but I want to talk today about preserving it. Stem ginger for me has been one of those things that for years I did not even take an inter

Being a professional chef for over a decade has meant I've picked up some tips along the way, which are not only useful in the trade, but also very helpful for success in your home kitchen. Here are my 5 favourites: 1. Having a good set of knives (the best you can afford) can transform your skills in the kitchen. No one can chop well with a blunt knife so make sure you are always using sharp knives - you'll be much more efficient. 2. Preparation is key. Have your vegetables c

There's nothing better, after returning home from a cold winters walk than a decadent, warming hot chocolate. This recipe for my rich, creamy hot chocolate is simple and can be flavoured in many different ways. Ingredients 100g chopped dark chocolate (at least 65% cocoa) 500ml milk (I prefer using almond milk) 1 tbsp brown sugar 1tsp vanilla extract Optional mini marshmallows and cinnamon sticks Method Bring the milk almost to the boil. Add the chocolate and sugar, stir until