Fending For Yourself

There are a couple of fairly good reasons for 'tuna pasta' being a perennial favourite in student kitchens around the country. An important factor is that it's cheap to make and money is always an ...

You might think that the sole purpose of the fridge is to keep beers chilled and that the various compartments in the freezer relate to pizza flavours, but there's actually a lot more to these ...

Many people arrive at university with little or no cooking experience. They’re thrown in at the deep end when they have to start making their own meals. Here, we introduce the concept of cooking for ...

You can get by with a minimum amount of utensils and equipment but it's important to look after them in order to get the best results. You don't need a celebrity chef's kitchen to create culinary ...

If you're going to cook for yourself you really need to be aware of the importance of keeping your kitchen clean and germ-free. You can pick up some very nasty bugs from unhygienic surfaces or ...

Now that you've mastered all those everyday utensils, it's time to get down to some more serious culinary business. We're going to take a look at a few items of equipment that are not necessarily ...

It's not easy to arrive in a new house and know exactly what you need to buy on your first trip to the supermarket. A kitchen of empty cupboards can be a little disconcerting, especially when ...

While it may be fun dashing around the supermarket filling up your trolley, it's best to plan your shopping trip and arrange your food properly once you get home. A bit of organisation now will mean ...

The kitchen can be the cause of arguments in a shared house but with just a few simple rules you can all get along famously. Shopping, cooking and eating together are some of best things about living ...

Shopping for food should be an enjoyable experience, not a chore. So don't just stick to the corner shop or your local supermarket: try markets and specialist shops - you'll find bargains if you know ...