https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog Articles, guides and product notes from RegiPay Stores. en-gb https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/banga-soup-recipe-how-to-make-banga-soup-with-palm-oil 9a04ec9e-d809-4308-b9a2-65baa85a838d Banga soup made in a British kitchen, using a tin of palm fruit concentrate or nothing more than bottled red palm oil. Full ingredients with UK quantities, the method with real timings, honest substitutes for banga spice, and the three faults that ruin a pot. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:57:06 GMT recipes african-food https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/red-palm-oil-uk-how-to-buy-it-melt-it-and-cook-with-it 58b210ba-3fae-4575-9fb2-d839bdb3b3a2 Red palm oil sets solid in a British kitchen, and that is normal rather than a fault. This guide explains what it is, the two safe ways to melt it, how hot you can take it, how much a stew actually needs, and what to look for on the bottle before you buy. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:54:42 GMT african-food guides https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/malta-guinness-explained-what-malt-drinks-actually-are a1e2deb4-a2a9-4ff1-9329-dc65d51d50d2 Malta Guinness looks like a stout and is not one. Here is what a malt drink is, how it is brewed without ever becoming alcohol, why it tastes of caramel and molasses, why evaporated milk goes into it, and whether a case of 24 is worth buying. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:51:59 GMT african-food guides https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/how-to-cook-indomie-noodles-the-way-nigerians-actually-do 2153f473-e8c4-4d15-bfcc-e791e5bfd7cd The packet instructions leave you with noodle soup. The Nigerian method drains the water, treats the sachets as a base rather than the finished dish and builds from there, and this guide gives you the timings, the egg techniques, the pepper base and honest portion sizes. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:24:47 GMT african-food recipes https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/nigerian-food-shopping-list-uk-what-to-buy-in-bulk a9c9a17f-ba7f-40ed-9519-bf104cfac513 A working Nigerian store cupboard for a British kitchen, organised by what each item actually does. Includes a pack size and shelf life table, the bulk maths done honestly, and the storage problems that damp UK flats create. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:20:41 GMT african-food shopping guides https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/uk-bed-sizes-explained-every-size-in-cm-inches-and-feet 5f2272a5-00e6-4351-8cc5-8d3aa2b9f283 There are five standard UK bed sizes, and the number that matters is the mattress, not the frame around it. This guide gives every size in centimetres, inches and feet, explains why a UK king is not a US king, and shows how to check a room and a staircase before you order. 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Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:52:58 GMT guides home https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/what-it-costs-to-run-your-kitchen-in-2026-uk-appliance-running-costs 74c57d87-0a37-4748-9c48-60860060c382 One formula, current Ofgem unit rates, and the real cost of every appliance in a British kitchen. Including the five figures that surprise people and a baked potato cooked five ways from 5p to 37p. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:46:32 GMT guides kitchen https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/ijebu-garri-explained-why-it-sours-swells-less-and-tastes-different 07051967-9e81-470a-98f6-aa0fe7e1eeee Ijebu garri is fermented longer and roasted drier than other garri, which is why it tastes sour and barely swells in water. How it is made, how it compares with white and yellow garri, how to spot a good bag, and how to store it in a damp UK kitchen. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:28:40 GMT african-food guides https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/how-to-make-perfect-pounded-yam-with-poundo-flour-no-mortar-required 0e5bd9b9-7d1c-4ecb-aef9-6b93087ff2d4 Smooth, stretchy pounded yam in under ten minutes using poundo flour, a saucepan and boiling water. The exact water-to-flour ratios, the turning technique, and how to fix lumpy, sticky or chalky results. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:01:05 GMT african-food recipes guides https://regipaystore.co.uk/blog/best-bar-tables-for-small-uk-kitchens-and-home-bars-2026 01e87ebf-9fea-4ff9-9232-5652ed7ec0e0 In a small UK kitchen, depth matters far more than length, and the height you choose dictates every stool you can ever buy. A practical guide to bar tables, counter heights, storage and the layouts that actually work. Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:25:25 GMT furniture guides