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A good knife is typically made up of several parts, each serving a specific purpose. Here's a breakdown of the parts and the materials commonly used for each:...
We sit down and chat with Chef Jamie Robertson from newly opened restaurant, Sydney Common and ask the all-important question, what essentials are in your home kitchen?...
What fruit or veggie is green even when it’s ripe and doesn’t go brown even when it’s cut? You'll have to read on to find out!...
Sit back in your comfiest occasional chair and indulge with me as we get to know world traveller, Eleanor Ford. Eleanor shares some of her spice knowledge, how she created such an unusual niche for he...
As the months get cooler and the evenings welcome warmer jackets and cosy blankets, we take a look at the culture of gathering around the fire, toasting S’mores and bringing good friends together arou...
Shokupan, traditional milk bread, is soft, fluffy and just melts in your mouth. Here we provide you with a recipe, alternatives and all about its history and origins:...
Deeply rooted in culture, the ancient art of paper folding - origami - is more than just a craft or hobby to the Japanese....
Originating in Japan, hibachi has become popular worldwide for its unique cooking methods and delicious results. Read along for our guide on what hibachi is, its origins and how it is different to the...
Born from a deep appreciation of simple, minimal designs the Minimaru brand iconically represents the quality Japanese lifestyle in Australia....
We explore the ancient art form of the Japanese hot pot, or donabe - this is an article, you won't want to miss if you love Japanese cuisine....
For the home cook who loves easy and quick, then sophisticated sheet pan dinners are your go-to in 2024. If you already enjoy cooking or baking then you might already own a baking sheet, but how good ...
A well-equipped kitchen is incomplete without a set of quality knives. Let us guide you through the most important kitchen decisions you could ever make, with a 20% OFF discount on any Opinel knives, ...
It was midweek and my long anticipated dinner party with my nearest and dearest top four couple friends was coming up - party of 10, total. The ornate invitations (text messages) went out last month (...
Our KITCHENS by Opinel Vertical officially launched in December and we are so happy to offer a way to bridge the home cook with Hatted Chefs. Welcome to edition one of our KITCHENS end-of-month highli...
Priding myself as the home cook of my household, I have always loved and appreciated learning new ways to cook, discovering tips and kitchen hacks and experimenting with new kitchen tools. What I neve...
Where a savoury galette with Emmental may suit a Chardonnay, a sweeter and more smooth caramel-filled crêpe would benefit better from a Sauterne. Read along to see what you should be drinking alongsid...
Back to school is well and truly upon us and new research from Australian Bananas reveals that half of all parents are scared of back-to-school lunches and lunchboxes! We offer some tips on easy lunch...
We take a look a 9 fruit and vegetable cutting, peeling and slicing tools you must know about....
Our friends at Opinel have created a once in a lifetime opportunity for budding young Chefs to experience the wonder and awe of meeting a grownup Chef in real life with a full dining experience for th...
Ever considered making sourdough, or perhaps you already do? Join with me on my beginner's journey in what will become a regular feature in AGFG's Kitchen segment. Today I take you through the very fi...