Insights from a Veteran Culinary Trainer

Join the vibrant conversation in this episode of Demystified where hosts Linda and Paul chat with Jeff Patterson, the National Training Manager for Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Jeff shares his wealth of knowledge on differentiated learning styles and how these...

Wooden spoons – their Importance and maintenance

Join us in the latest episode of Demystified as our phenomenal hosts, Linda and Paul, go beneath the surface of the critical role wooden utensils play in our kitchens. Commencing the New Year, they focus on a topic that is often undeservingly unnoticed: kitchen...

Paella – Breaking Down the Spanish Classic Dish

Join Linda and Paul in this episode of Demystified as they unravel the secrets of the world-renowned Spanish dish, Paella. Sharing her personal journey and the evolution of her cooking style, Linda contrasts traditional techniques with her own innovative approach. The...

Elevating Your Home Cooking With Vinegar and Herbs

Welcome to an enlightening episode of Demystified! Linda and Paul unravel the secrets of enhancing your home cooking experience by discussing the wonderful world of vinegars and kitchen herbs. Delve into the nuances of different types of vinegars, learn how vinegar...

A New Era in Home Cooking: the Rebranding to Demystified

Join hosts Linda and Paul in this exciting episode of Demystified as they make a triumphant return after a year-long hiatus, bringing with them a fresh perspective on the art of home cooking. Delve into the behind the scenes workings as they embark on the ambitious...

Stroganoff Secrets & Kitchen Tools Tips

Welcome to a new thrilling episode of ‘Demystified’, your go-to platform where passion for home cooking becomes an enlightening journey. This time, our host Linda, along with her good friend Paul, unravel remarkable aspects of making Stroganoff, alongside...

Demystified – Keep ahead of your dough with par baking

Welcome tos this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam Linda asked Paul for a tip on breaking the cooking process up for making Easter Buns to help with early morning guests.  Paul’s answer:  par baking. Thanks for...

Demystified – Does mayonnaise help cook meat?

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this episode Linda has a question for Paul about a recipe that covered the cubed beef in mayonnaise just prior to browning and wondered what that added to the process or...

Demystified – Dried Spices hints on usage and storage

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Following on from an earlier discussion, Linda found some Celery Salt for her Paella.  This starts a discussion on hints on how to use dried spices and also how to store...

Demystified – Have you made Paella?

Welcome to Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Paul turns the microphone on Linda as he asks Linda her process for making Paella.   Thanks for listening! Happy cooking, Paul &...

Demystified – How poor service can leave a bad taste

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Paul and Linda share examples of good to great service at venues and the positive vibes as a result.  But if the service is poor to terrible then you’re left with an...

Demystified – Pan frying tips for fish fillets

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  After a CWS friend drops off some fresh fillets of Sea Bass, Linda shares her cooking results following the friends’ suggested way of cooking.  Paul also using a...

Demystified – Mash using a cake cooling rack?

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  When Paul read an article by a chef he was left with a sour taste.  He put the premise of the article to the test and discusses the result. Thanks for listening! Happy...

Demystified – Fine Dining vs Eating

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Just recently back from a work trip to Canada and the USA, Paul shares 2 of his favourite experiences in New York: Fine Dining and eating a sandwich (sounds like an amazing...

Demystified – Must have Vinegars

Welcome to this episode of Demystifed bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In an earlier episode Paul briefly mentions his favourite Vinegars.  In this episode, Paul expands on which Vinegars made the “Must Have” list and why.  The...

Demystified – Movies where food is a central character

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Listen in as Paul and Linda discuss films they love where food is either a central character or critical to the story.  They also touch on their favourite food while...

Demystified – Reverse Sear technique & tips

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  Linda attended a cooking demonstration that Paul conducted and one of the techniques used was a Reverse Sear for a piece of beef.  The result was incredibly tender, cooked...

Demystified – Pizza dough: how to achieve the perfect base

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cooking with Steam.  In this episode Linda describes the results of her pizza making and has a few questions to Paul about the dough.  Paul shares tips on how to change the flour / yeast ratio...

Demystified – From the kitchen May 20, 2022

Welcome to this episode of Demystified bought to you from the team behind Cookng with Steam.  Starting off as a weekly catch up and review turns into a full on discussion about Miso Soup.   Thanks for...