Quick Kitchen Hacks

You’re planning on making a big pot of your favourite stew but you’re dreading it because you have to chop some onions and we all know how that goes. No one’s a fan of the sting and the subsequent watery eyes but this necessary evil is hard to escape. Onions are a big part of many of the meals we eat. Fortunately, there’s more than one way around this. …

Whether Jasmine, long grain or basmati, rice is eaten at least once a week in most households.  The cereal grain is quite famous and it is easy to see why; you can enjoy it in more more ways than one. But if you’re only using rice for eating you’re missing out because this popular Ghanaian staple, can be used in a variety of ways from cleaning to supplanting beauty …

Bread is pretty much the humble cornerstone of any household and while we assume that it is the first thing we all run out of in our kitchen, sometimes it’s left to go stale. If you’re not a big fan of throwing food away, here are 4 of our best-loved bread recipes to help make the most of the household staple. Croutons Drizzle bread cubes with olive oil, salt, …

If you’re having friends over or putting together a simple get together to celebrate a milestone, the last thing you want is to be stuck behind the bar shaking cocktails. Tracking empty bottles after your event isn’t fun either; that is why when it comes to drinks, serving a punch is one of the easiest options available. Throwing a party is fun and the experience should be hassle-free and …

Eggs are one of the most versatile things to have in your kitchen. Without doing too much, you can enjoy them in more ways than one anytime of the day. Whether for breakfast, lunch, supper or a snack,  someone is cracking an egg open today, which is why we are bringing you the following quick tricks and tips. When egg shells break into egg mix This has probably happened …

There’s no denying how much Ghanaians love their plantains. When you think of foods like ‘Red-red’, ‘Kofi broke-man’, ‘Kaklo’, just to name a few, it goes to show how long our culture has been devoted to plantains. But other than these delicious meals we’re used to, there are lighter and more creative plantain recipes we’ve either never tried, or known to exist. One of our aims for the Koala …

There are many fun and sweet Ghanaian foods that can be eaten after meals or when you have friends or family over. These snacks are some of the most commonly loved of all Ghanaian treats, and no local diet is complete without incorporating them from time to time. In this post, we’ll share four easy-to-prepare snacks you can whip up and enjoy wherever and whenever you want.   1. …

Cooking can be one of the most enjoyable things to do alone or with your family. However, there are some common problems everyone who spends any time making Ghanaian foods will run into sooner or later. Sometimes these problems have to do with cooking faster, unwanted smells, or even retaining the flavor. But every problem has a solution and in this article we’ll share a few of those solutions …