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Christmas is not very far away, and if you wish to have a successful Christmas dinner party, it is time to start planning now. Whether a formal Christmas cocktail party or just a quiet dinner with family and close friends, celebrations and get-togethers make the Christmas holidays worthwhile. But make no mistake they're also a lot of work, which is why it is essential to put a lot of thought and planning into your event-

Catering for a Christmas party is quite a challenging undertaking; you could consider hiring a professional catering company to help alleviate the stress involved in food preparation. If you simply cannot allow somebody else to cook your Christmas turkey, then an alternative option would be to hire, bar and waitron staff..........

The festive season is all about eating, but what if you don’t feel like cooking? Live life like a celebrity and hire a caterer. Or, even better hire a personal chef for the holidays. Here are five reasons why personal chefs are a great idea…

Imagine coming home from a relaxing day on the beach and not having to worry about cooking dinner for family or friends. That’s the beauty of a personal chef – they have it all covered, while you have fun in the sun. No more running to the shops before they close, struggling to find parking, doing battle with a wonky shopping trolley and fighting with the masses for the last packet of potatoes on the shelf….then coming home to slave away in a hot kitchen. That’s the chef’s problem. You just sit back with your white wine spritzer and enjoy the sunset, while you wait for your gourmet meal....

It is amazing how many people have a mental block when it comes to cooking rice, I know from personal experience that, you can follow the cooking instructions perfectly on the package and still end up with substandard results each time.

First, be sure you're using the right rice for the result you want. A general all-purpose rice like Tastic white rice would work well in most dishes. Most of us are guilty of cooking too much rice, so try and stick to ½ cup (90g) of rice per person as a side serving, if you are not the measuring type, a hand full of rice usually equates to a single side serving as well. Rinse the rice before you cook it – this removes the powdery glutinous substance...

Adult Halloween parties are increasingly popular, as they give adults an excuse to celebrate an occasion that is often associated with children. With the right lighting effects, colour schemes and of course fancy dress, creating the desired spooky atmosphere can be great fun to plan. Cocktails and shooters are no different; the key to making great Halloween drinks, lies in the creative way of garnishing them, mixing them and naming them.

Bleeding Heart Martini- Chill the desired amount of martini glasses in the freezer. Make your standard Martini mix and divide equally among glasses. Garnish each with a skewered pickled baby beetroot, which "bleeds" from a wound caused by the cocktail spear.

One of the most versatile ingredients used in cooking, eggs are also great just on their own. Because of its high protein content, an egg on toast is a perfect way to kick off your day. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to cook eggs to perfection.

How to make microwave scrambled eggs

Crack the desired amount of eggs into a microwavable mixing bowl. An individual serving will normally require 2 eggs.

Creating Your Perfect Cheese Platter Wanting to create a perfect cheese platter, that's simple, fun and ‘oh-so-tasty’? Whether it’s an after-dinner snack or an elaborate cheese and wine party, these helpful tips will enable you to create a wonderfully successful platter to impress.

The essential cheese collection:

There are many types of cheeses – and variations thereof – which you could use for your platter, the most popular options being: