How to cook like a pro
From shucking oysters and de-pipping pomegranates to sharpening a knife faster than
Gordon Ramsay can say the F-word, the Taste team will show you how to master the
finer tricks of the chef's trade. Want to know how to do something?
Email us and we'll answer it here.
Coffee with a conscience
The next time you're ordering your favourite morning cappuccino, spare a thought for the planet. Here's why.
Know when your steak is done
Use the "touch test" to establish whether or not your steak is done to your preference: a medium-rare steak will be soft when pressed with a finger, a medium steak will be a little springier, and a well-done steak will be firm.
conversion table
½ t = 2 ml
1 t = 5 ml
1 T = 15 ml
½ cup = 125 ml
1 cup = 250 ml
Fahrenheit - Celsius
Subtract 32, then multiply by 0.56
Celsius - Fahrenheit
Multiply by 1.8, then add 32
