TIP: Run out of baking powder? Make your own by mixing 10ml cream of tartar with 5ml bicarbonate of soda.

To test if baking powder is active, place 2,5ml in 125ml warm water. If still active, it will fizz.

TIP : Did you know that Spekko Rice is known as “The Rice for All Occasions?” Why, you ask? It’s because the tip-top-tasty range consists of 5 variants – White, Brown, Jasmine, Basmati and Parboiled!

Read more about the Spekko Rice range here, and while you’re there, why not get to know our other rice brands a little better?

TIP : White Star Maize is packed full of nutrients and is the perfect addition to almost any dish.

Click here to search for the perfect recipe - from succulent starters and main courses to delicious desserts.

TIP: Legumes, as part of a balanced meal plan and healthy lifestyle, can detoxify the body, reduce cholesterol levels, regulate digestion and even help prevent colon cancer.

The larger the bean, the longer they need to soak - and the longer you soak beans, the faster they cook. Bonus!