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The Kitchen Equipment to Invest In
Feature: Quick Read
Words by Emilie Dock
It’s time to live out your best Michelin-starred fantasies. Perhaps you’ll start with a warm winter salad of blood range, radicchio, Brussels and blackberries. Or maybe you’ll attempt the ultimate tarte tatin. Whichever culinary endeavour you choose, make sure you’ve kitted out your kitchen with the best cookware possible. From cutting-edge kitchen appliances to casserole dishes that will last you a lifetime, your road to chefdom starts here.
The Best Kitchen Appliances
The Sunshine Smoothie Recipe
Serves 2
Ingredients
2 small blood oranges, peeled
½ mango, peeled and cubed
1 cup mixed strawberries and raspberries
Thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup coconut water
A few ice cubes
1 tsp honey (optional)
Method
Combine all ingredients and blend for a minute until smooth. Taste for sweetness and add honey if desired. Pulse to combine, then pour into two glasses and enjoy chilled.
TOP TIP: BLENDERS
"For a seamless blend, always place liquids closest to the blades, then follow with soft ingredients and finish with hard, heavy or frozen items."
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"Oil your board on a regular basis and it will never warp or crack. Start by cleaning and drying the board, then use a soft cloth or paper towel to apply a food-grade oil all over the surface. Leave to soak overnight and remove the excess in the morning."
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