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KitchenPause Magazine

An editorial home built from real recipe additions, seasonality and our methodology.

Seasonal produce

Berries: simple techniques for enjoying them in more ways

A flexible guide to macerating strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, combining their flavours, and trying uncooked or gently cooked preparations without relying on rigid measurements.

Latest additions

Latest additions

Available content that can be reviewed from the recipe collection.

Seasonal

Summer fruit: what to buy and how to cook with it

A flexible guide to choosing seasonal fruit, judging its appearance and aroma, and using it fresh or in simple dishes. Seasons vary by region, so a local calendar and market selection are more useful than a universal list.

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Food culture

How Shared Meals Have Evolved

Sharing a table has never been only about dividing food. It is a social practice shaped by resources, ways of cooking, hospitality and technology, while carrying different meanings in different communities.

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Problems and solutions

Why broth turns cloudy—and how to fix it

Cloudiness usually comes from fat and particles left suspended in the liquid or released during cooking. Learn how to prevent it, remove fat, and clarify broth when you want a transparent consommé.

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First steps

A step-by-step method for cleaning as you cook

Set up your workspace, use natural pauses, and deal with spills promptly. This flexible method builds small cleaning tasks into cooking without pulling your attention from the food or neglecting hygiene.

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Problems and solutions

Why Rice Turns Mushy—and How to Fix It

Learn to distinguish excess water, overcooking, and the texture intended for each rice variety. Find out what to do while the grains still hold their shape, when to stop trying to separate them, and how to repurpose very soft rice without expecting it to return to its original texture.

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Equipment

How to Use and Care for a Household Oven

A practical guide to understanding oven settings, organizing a bake, and cleaning safely—with one essential rule: your model’s manual is the authority for its controls and care.

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Recipes

Recipes to enjoy

Fijian vakalolo
75 minIntermediate

Fijian vakalolo

A Fijian dessert of grated cassava, steamed and served with a coconut and caramelized sugar sauce.

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Ethiopian Dabo Bread
100 minIntermediate

Ethiopian Dabo Bread

A tender Ethiopian wheat bread seasoned with coriander, fenugreek, and nigella. This version uses honey and is baked in a loaf pan.

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