This seasoning can be kept in a sealable container in the pantry for up to 6 months.

1 tsp homemade vanilla sugar is roughly equivalent to 3 tsp (0.5 oz) store-bought vanilla sugar.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Stir 1 tablespoon into smoothies or juices, soups or stews, scrambled eggs, dressings, spreads, energy balls, oatmeal, or toss with roasted vegetables.

Aquafaba is the term referring to the liquid/water in chickpea cans which is often discarded.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Use a fluted pastry cutter when cutting out the pasta to create an attractive edge.

1 tsp homemade vanilla sugar is roughly equivalent to 3 tsp (15 g) shop-bought vanilla sugar.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Leftover whey can be used in hearty soups or in smoothies.

If sugar cubes are crumbly or temperature is humid, place silicone molds in the sun to dry.

For a sweet version, substitute soy sauce, garlic powder and salt with 50-70 g icing sugar in step 2. This, of course, would mean it is no longer free of added sugar.

Inverted sugar gives more a uniform sweetness and softer, smoother product texture (related to less sugar crystallization). Inverted sugar can be used in combination with other sweeteners to sweeten a variety of common foods, such as: ice cream, sorbet, gelato, jellies, fudge, ganache, taffy, soft-baked cookies, cakes, frozen cocktails and other iced beverages.

Dried sea moss can be found at your local health food store and comes in a variety of colors ranging from golden yellow, pink to dark purple.

Bread colour will vary based on type of flour used in the starter.

Place blade cover & peeler onto mixing knife making sure the upward curved parts are on top of the upper positioned blades. Press down gently to secure it to the mixing knife.

You can buy whole barley grains from health food stores or on line.

Kirby cucumbers (short with bumpy skin) are ideal for pickling and produce a crunchier result than burpless cucumbers (long with smooth skin, also called English cucumbers) which can produce a pickle with no texture or crunch. Choose cucumbers which are fresh and firm to the touch.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

This stock keeps in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Or you can store it in ice cube trays in the freezer for 6 months.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Nutritional yeast is not to be confused with brewer's yeast or baking yeast. It is a natural flavour booster that lends a cheesy, nutty or savoury flavour to many dishes. Available in the natural food section of your supermarket or in health food stores.

Place the cutter shaft onto the mixing knife in the mixing bowl and ensure it is correctly placed. The base of the shaft should be fitted on the centre of the mixing knife with arms positioned between the high and low blades allowing the shaft to stay vertical.

Place the cutter shaft onto the mixing knife in the mixing bowl and ensure it is correctly placed. The base of the shaft should be fitted on the centre of the mixing knife with arms positioned between the high and low blades allowing the shaft to stay vertical.