KitchenPause Magazine

First steps

A Step-by-Step Method for Cleaning as You Cook

A flexible routine for clearing your work area, dealing with spills, and keeping food-preparation hygiene in view without losing focus on the recipe.

11 Oct 2026Read →

Ingredient

Common mistakes when making rose water and how to avoid them

A guide to choosing suitable petals, making an aromatic infusion without confusing it with a hydrosol, and handling homemade rose water cautiously.

10 Oct 2026Read →

First steps

The Basics of Learning to Read a Recipe

Learn to interpret a recipe’s sections, anticipate its sequence, and prepare what you need before cooking. Careful reading helps distinguish what the instructions say from what you may be assuming.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Kitchen science

Water in the kitchen: choosing between boiling, steaming and stewing

Water is not just an ingredient; it is also a cooking medium. This guide helps you choose between boiling, steaming and stewing according to the result you want, without inventing times or temperatures.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Seasonal

Spring vegetables: how to choose and store them at home

A flexible guide to the vegetables commonly associated with spring in Spain, how to assess what is on offer, and how to store different produce without assuming that one rule fits all.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Equipment

How to Use and Care for a Cast-Iron Casserole

A practical guide to identifying your cookware, avoiding sudden temperature changes, and keeping it dry and protected. When in doubt, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Food culture

Cooking with what you have: a way to see ingredients

Making good use of ingredients is not about saving everything or following one fixed tradition. It means planning thoughtfully and choosing how to transform ingredients suitable for cooking, while recognizing that every technique changes the result.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Planning

A flexible way to prepare for a weekend with guests

Plan the menu, shopping and tasks so you can host with fewer last-minute scrambles and more time together. The goal is not to cook everything ahead, but to choose preparations and a plan that suit your kitchen and your guests.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Ingredient

Curry Leaves: How to Choose, Store, and Make the Most of Their Aroma

Learn to recognize true curry leaves, distinguish them from curry powder, and choose a practical way to store and use them.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Problems and solutions

Kitchen troubleshooting: how to stop pasta sticking—and what to do when it clumps

Sticking pasta is usually a problem of movement, space or waiting, not a sign that the cooking water needs oil. Learn to identify when a clump formed, what you can try without damaging the noodles, and how to prevent the same problem next time.

10 Oct 2026Read →

Technique

Technical keys to mastering the stir-fry

Even cuts, dry ingredients, an uncrowded pan, and close attention: a practical guide to flavorful stir-fries with appealing texture.

10 Oct 2026Read →

First steps

Signals and decisions for coordinating several dishes without losing track

A practical way to order preparations, share attention, and choose what to do next when several dishes are underway.

10 Oct 2026Read →