Yesterday the three of us went to the supermarket to pick up a few staples for our kitchen and home. I always walk with a list when food shopping because it organises my trip and ensures that I get what I need. Even so, no matter how organised I am, shopping for food is never…
Best homemade Nutella and Cooking with Kids!
This post was developed, cooked, styled, photographed and written by Kari as part of her monthly contribution to Gourmet magazine. It was published in the June issue. Much thanks to our beautiful, fun and discerning young foodie models Samuel, Chloe, Junessa and Noel and their lovely parents for sharing them with us. There is something…
How to make real vanilla extract in time for the holidays
Warning, this post contains alcohol. One of the dilemmas we have about cooking and baking in the UAE/Gulf Region is that vanilla extract, which, though commonplace elsewhere, is not available on store shelves due to restrictions on alcohol. Restaurants and bars must be issued a very expensive license to serve highly taxed alcohol and…