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Does air frying save time and money compared to oven cooking?
Air fryers are a fairly new kitchen gadget – but are they time & energy saving devices or another worktop-space filler? Let’s find out
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New use for celery and how to keep it fresh for longer
How to keep celery for longer and possibly a use for it you hadn’t considered before now
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Steaming vs. boiling. Is there a difference?
Many people have never used a steamer to cook food but we argue there are some very good reasons we should be using them more often!
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Avoid using a tumble dryer but, if you have to, aim to use the right kind
Tumble driers are an expensive way to dry clothes and we’d suggest avoiding their use unless the situation requires it – outside, line drying really is best – but if you have to use one, here’s a description of which kind to buy when the time comes
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Pressure cooker: worth trying?
Using a pressure cooker seems to be coming back into fashion recently – it’s not hard to see why: they’re fast and efficient.
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Microwave ovens and their uses
A microwave oven can be a money-saver – and here’s a few tips to prolong its life and use it safely
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Why does ‘Eco mode’ washing take longer?
Good question: why does economy mode take so long? Let’s find out
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Slow cooking
Slow cooked stew vs. oven cooked stew. Which one uses less energy to make. We find out.
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The energy rating of a fridge
Two similar fridges, two different energy ratings – but is there really that much of a difference in the running costs?