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Food is a common thread that binds us all. It sits at the heart of our cultures and shapes family life, relationships, traditions, and rituals.

It’s meaning, our foodscapes, provenance and farming system and the conversations that flow from its daily consumption from the ordinary through to the remarkable is celebrated in this collection of articles, interview’s, and stories.

The science of the kitchen provides a practical knowledge for those who want to know how food is transformed. 

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Sealing Jars with Paraffin Wax

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Berkeley Method of Hot Composting

 The Berkeley method produces compost in 14-21 days and returns additional nutrient and beneficial biota...

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How to Sterilise Jars and Bottles

Here's your step by step guide on how to sterilise your jars. A quick reference guide to learn about the five home sterilising methods. 

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The Making of Chutney

 One of the simplest preservation techniques it’s straightforward and won’t let you down. There’s no tricky stuff, like juggling the ...

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What's in a Name: Chutney or Relish?

They're not the main act, but they can be the star. There's similarities and differences and each has a unique cultural story...

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Some Like it Hot Hot Hot: The Scoville Factor

Regardless how you spell it, chile, chili or chili, the feisty fruit of the small shrub native to South America, with their spicy attitude...