Make Your Own Yogurt

There is something very satisfying about making something yourself; whether it’s a nice meal or something less involving, you get the pleasure of seeing the results of your hard work! Where are we going with this? Well, we’re talking about yogurt, and rather than buying it at the local supermarket, making it yourself! How do … Read more

Easy Carbonara Recipe

A carbonara dish is perfect for a dinner party and quite an indulgent meal. Pasta carbonara is a carb-heavy meal, and so you don’t need large portions to get rid of your hunger. Instead, opt for smaller servings, which are full of flavour, as doing this is healthier for you. Cheese-lovers and pasta-lovers adore this … Read more

Exciting Decorating Ideas For Your Kitchen

As you can guess from the rest of the posts on this blog I spend a lot of time in my kitchen.  I therefore take the look and feel of my kitchen very seriously.  In terms of decorating and design kitchens are a bit of an oddity.  The majority of the kitchens I have been … Read more

How to Organise the Perfect Birthday Party

Organising the perfect birthday party can be difficult, and the host or hostess often feels the party pressure in advance of the big day. Regardless of whom you are throwing a shindig for, the key is to remember not to panic and to carefully plan what you want for the perfect birthday party. After all, … Read more

6 Surprising Health Benefits of Honey

Honey has been used for thousands of years as a health benefactor. With practical uses that extend far beyond just a natural food sweetener, honey has properties that impact both inside and outside the body. This sticky, sweet substance is nature’s resource to help the body grow healthier. Nature’s sweetener, raw, organic honey tenders the … Read more

Creating your own ‘Masterchef’ kitchen

A kitchen should be a place of culinary inspiration, whether its occupant is a professional chef or a talented amateur or home cook. The best way to emulate a professional chef is to work like a pro, which means planning, right down to how a kitchen is furnished and organised. Getting the plan right For … Read more

My Favourite Kitchen Apps

We live in a very technologically advanced age so it seems fitting that I tell you about some of my favourite smartphone and tablet apps.  As well as recipes from some of the nation’s best loved chefs there is also a cheeky little app for those days when you don’t want to stay in cook … Read more

About

Hi there, welcome to my blog burningsalad.  Before I explain what the blog is about and why I gave it such a strange name, let me tell you a little about myself. My name is Nancy McCall; I am in my late twenties and work in an office in Manchester.  I love socialising with friends … Read more

The Amazing Health Benefits of Oranges

We all love to snack on delicious, juicy oranges! However, did you know that Vitamin C rich oranges not only help in boosting immunity but also works as a great mood lifter? So, the more oranges you binge on, the happier you are likely to be! Besides, oranges do provide a host of other health … Read more