For these projects, your can transform a dish sponge into a sanding sponge, which might save you a trip to the hardware store. To make your own sanding sponge at home, get out a clean and dry dish ...

Mary Berry makes her tiramisù as individual puddings because they set more quickly (piccolo means ‘small’ in Italian), but you could make this in a large 1.2 litre/2 pint dish if you prefer.

A simple microwave chocolate orange sponge that makes a fantastic family ... you can use any microwavable dish, but be aware that the mixture shouldn’t rise more than half way up the sides ...

So, how long do they think we should use one sponge? Dish sponges, though unassuming, can rapidly become a haven for bacteria and microorganisms. According to research by Trond Møretrø from the ...