Today Messy Benches celebrates turning 10! The blog was started as a hobby while I was on maternity leave. My expensive blender (Thermomix) was collecting dust in the kitchen corner and the blog was started as a challenge to make 365 different Thermomix recipes in …

I’ve found that baking with vegetables allows my kids to see the veggies being used in different ways and can introduce them with a positive taste. Vegetables such as zucchini, sweet potato, beetroot and carrot act as a replacement for butter and sugar adding to the texture and sweetness of the baked goods.

For steaks 1 inch or greater in thickness the reverse sear technque will produce the best results. The reverse sear ensures an even cook from edge to edge whilst still producing a flavour packed charred crust.

I love Christmas! Its my favourite time of year and I make the most out of celebrating. One way I celebrate is by making Christmas Hampers full of goodies including beetroot relish, popcorn and honeycomb rocky road and pecan cherry slice.

A group of dietary sugars called FODMAPs can be responsible for IBS symptoms. A strict diet followed by a slow re-introduction of possible triggers helps to identify what foods to avoid.

Why I am gluten free and how I learnt to listen to my body to reduce joint pain and inflammation. This is my health story.

Its only 30 days, 30 days eliminating foods that can potentially have a negative effect on your body. After a tough first week the rest of the program was a great educational experience which left my body feeling amazing.

Here are ten items that will set you on your path into the world of meat smoking and barbecue. There are plenty of gadgets on the market these days, some of which are very useful, some are not. It is important however, to work on the basics first so I recommend starting with these and evolving from there.

Click on the link to find Meathead Goldwyn’s discussion on the advantages and science behind dry brining.