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Whenever we decide to have a wine at home, I always eye up some of the good bottles I’ve been saving, but think ‘no, not tonight. I’ll save that one for something special.’ It’s very frustrating. But there is a way round it and it’s really bloody clever. Invented and developed by medical technology engineer and wine buff Greg Lambrecht, the Coravin wine preservation system does all of that with a rare blend of design, science, elegance and simplicity. Coravin – ‘savour the glass, preserve the bottle’ I’ve been seeing Coravin more and more in bars and restaurants recently. It...

Cooking has been a BIG stress reliever for me the last few weeks. While I previously only had time to make one full-fledged recipe per day (usually dinner) lately I’ve been opting for multi-step recipes at lunch too. All the extra hours in the kitchen have honestly been a very welcome distraction and great way to shift my focus to something else other than the news. Hope y’all are hanging in there! Since I’ve been spending so much time in my kitchen lately I thought it would be fitting to share some of my essential appliances and tools. Vitamix 7500...

When you can’t pop out to the grocery store and you’re looking at an empty fridge, a pantry meal can save the day. We’ve found a bunch of easy recipes to help you turn basic ingredients into showstopping eats the whole family will love. Scroll on to discover your next go-to meal! photo: Dinner Then Dessert Three-Ingredient Orange Chicken If getting your fave Chinese takeout isn't on the menu, you can always turn to this super easy recipe! With just three ingredients (including frozen popcorn chicken), even the kiddos can help make it. Get the recipe from Dinner Then Dessert....

Time and time again I have felt the twinge of disappointment when reaching for the open bag of lettuce, that I swear I bought only two days ago, to find it in a gooey state. TMI? Sorry. This past year I decided enough is enough and made it my goal to research how to store produce the right way. Thanks to our good friend the internet, I now know some really great tips and tricks to keep produce alive and well ’til it goes down my mouth hole. Now, most of you probably know your stuff and could teach me...

The harvest is in full swing, which means shorter days, chillier nights, and diminishing quantities of fresh green things at the farmers market. As winter starts to approach, your own garden will also start to ease into its seasonal slumber. But that doesn’t mean you have to bid farewell to the fruits (or, more accurately, herbs) of your labor: You just have to dry them. Sure, you can pick up jars of dried herbs at the grocery store, but a DIY approach guarantees optimal freshness and flavor. Plus, they’ll give your kitchen an instantly witchy vibe—what could be more perfect...