Cooking Tips

1. Prep First: Gather all your ingredients and equipment before you start cooking to streamline the process.

2. Knife Skills: Practice proper knife techniques to improve efficiency and safety in the kitchen.

3. Taste as You Go: Regularly taste your dishes while cooking to adjust seasoning and flavors.

4. Control the Heat: Learn how to control heat levels on your stove to avoid burning or undercooking food.

5. Keep It Clean: Maintain a clean cooking space by wiping down surfaces and washing utensils as you go.

6. Patience with Protein: Allow meat to rest after cooking to retain juices and ensure tenderness.

7. Balance Flavors: Aim for a balance of salty, sweet, sour, and savory flavors in your dishes.

8. Experiment: Don't be afraid to try new ingredients and techniques to expand your culinary skills.

9. Follow Recipes (at First): When starting out, follow recipes closely to understand basic cooking principles before experimenting.

10.Enjoy the Process: Cooking should be enjoyable, so have fun and be creative in the kitchen!

News

A visit from our Netherlands Customers

A visit from our Netherlands Customers (Asia Express) to our Accra Office on 15th November 2019.

Ghana: Growing from a small palm oil exporter into a sizeable food business

Felicia Twumasi established Homefoods in 1995. The idea for a business had been brewing since she was at convent school. Initially, the company focused exclusively on the export of red palm oil, securing substantial market share through a partner in the UK under the Blue Bay label, but today it also produces a range spices and seasonings, sauces and local Ghanaian favourites such as gari. Jeanette Clark spoke to Felicia about putting a supply chain in place, export vs local markets and the grind to grow the company’s customer base.

VISIT FROM OUR EUROPEAN CUSTOMERS

Homefoods was priveledged to host our European customers (Fresh Tropical) at our Accra Office-Odorkor.