diff --git a/examples/string_format.py b/examples/string_format.py
index 777c018..554a100 100644
--- a/examples/string_format.py
+++ b/examples/string_format.py
@@ -1,3 +1,15 @@
+# Basic placeholders
+
+ingredient = "sugar"
+quantity = "500g"
+
+ingredient_string = "- {}: {}".format(ingredient, quantity)
+
+print(ingredient_string)
+
+
+# Named placeholders
+
 fname = "John"
 lname = "Doe"