Kitchen Articles
Eleanor Ford shares her top hacks and tips for cooking with spices. She says: "You just need to think of spices like coffee; there are different grades of quality and freshly ground is always best. G...
Embark on an aromatic journey with us as we explore the vibrant souks of the Middle East, where spices worth more than gold weave tales of ancient trade and cultural exchange. Discover how saffron, su...
Delve into the aromatic tales of spice blends that have seasoned histories with currency, diplomacy and culinary mastery. Gewurzhaus crafts a global journey in each jar, inviting you to taste the worl...
Have you ever wondered where your kitchen spices come from? Other than your local health food shop or supermarket before they are ground into a fine powder or you sprinkle those tiny seeds, spices are...
Understanding the anatomy of spices such as their flavours, origins and uses, can unlock a world of culinary possibilities and enhance our appreciation for the art of cooking with them. Here we explor...
A good knife is typically made up of several parts, each serving a specific purpose. Here's a breakdown of the parts and the materials commonly used for each:...
We sit down and chat with Chef Jamie Robertson from newly opened restaurant, Sydney Common and ask the all-important question, what essentials are in your home kitchen?...
What fruit or veggie is green even when it’s ripe and doesn’t go brown even when it’s cut? You'll have to read on to find out!...
Sit back in your comfiest occasional chair and indulge with me as we get to know world traveller, Eleanor Ford. Eleanor shares some of her spice knowledge, how she created such an unusual niche for he...
As the months get cooler and the evenings welcome warmer jackets and cosy blankets, we take a look at the culture of gathering around the fire, toasting S’mores and bringing good friends together arou...
Shokupan, traditional milk bread, is soft, fluffy and just melts in your mouth. Here we provide you with a recipe, alternatives and all about its history and origins:...
Deeply rooted in culture, the ancient art of paper folding - origami - is more than just a craft or hobby to the Japanese....
Originating in Japan, hibachi has become popular worldwide for its unique cooking methods and delicious results. Read along for our guide on what hibachi is, its origins and how it is different to the...
Born from a deep appreciation of simple, minimal designs the Minimaru brand iconically represents the quality Japanese lifestyle in Australia....
We explore the ancient art form of the Japanese hot pot, or donabe - this is an article, you won't want to miss if you love Japanese cuisine....
For the home cook who loves easy and quick, then sophisticated sheet pan dinners are your go-to in 2024. If you already enjoy cooking or baking then you might already own a baking sheet, but how good ...
A well-equipped kitchen is incomplete without a set of quality knives. Let us guide you through the most important kitchen decisions you could ever make, with a 20% OFF discount on any Opinel knives, ...
It was midweek and my long anticipated dinner party with my nearest and dearest top four couple friends was coming up - party of 10, total. The ornate invitations (text messages) went out last month (...
Our KITCHENS by Opinel Vertical officially launched in December and we are so happy to offer a way to bridge the home cook with Hatted Chefs. Welcome to edition one of our KITCHENS end-of-month highli...
Priding myself as the home cook of my household, I have always loved and appreciated learning new ways to cook, discovering tips and kitchen hacks and experimenting with new kitchen tools. What I neve...