It’s considered to be the world’s most seductive confection. Some say it’s better than sex. Most people can’t get enough of it. In recent times, as a backlash to its mass production and the exploitation inherent in its manufacture, interest in fine-quality and single-estate pure chocolate beans from small chocolatiers has surged. The return to pure chocolate is bringing rewards to chocolate-makers the world over Throughout history, cacao and later chocolate have been revered – from cocoa’s origins in Mesoamerica as currency, a commodity and as a ceremonial drink, spiked with honey, chilli and flowers, to the modern-day associations of…
It’s time for some Sandwich Salvation! These 6 delicious sandwich recipes will change the way you think about snacking. 1. Brioche with thyme-roasted peaches and vanilla mascarpone Recipes…
Choux pastry can be quite difficult to make, but it doesn’t have to be. We share our food ed’s top tips on how to make the perfect choux pastry. And it’s easier than you thought. Recipe: Custard filling for choux pastry Boil 250ml (1 cup) milk and 10ml (2 tsp) vanilla extract and remove from the heat. Beat 3 large egg yolks with 80g castor sugar until very pale and fluffy. Add 80ml (_ cup) cornflour. Gradually whisk in the boiling milk mixture. Pour the mixture into a pot and gently boil for about 2 minutes, whisking vigorously. Pour the custard…
Know your ingredients. When creating beautiful and delicious bakes it always helps to know the little secrets and tricks of the trade when it comes to your ingredients.…
Clam pasta with gremolata topping is an Italian triumph. The light seafood is perfect with pasta and won’t leave you feeling uncomfortably full. The zesty and aromatic gremolata is the ideal finishing touch.
The true home of the Chenin Blanc grape is the Loire Valley in France and over the centuries, it has found its way to the New World where…
This delicious homemade ricotta cheese will have you wondering why you’ve never attempted to make your own cheese before. It’s light, creamy and suitable for both savoury and sweet delights. For something quick and tasty: Combine 250g (1 cup) ricotta cheese with 3 grated and squeezed baby marrows, 60ml (¼ cup) toasted pine nuts, a squeeze of lemon juice, Maldon Sea Salt, freshly ground black pepper, pinch fresh thyme and a drop of olive oil. Mix well and use as a filling for deep-fried filo triangle pies. Use 1 roll of filo to make 8 – 10 medium or 12…
Spice is always nice – a few combinations and you have homemade tikka masala paste for some Indian inspiration in your kitchen. This is a great basting sauce…
1. Iced biscuits 2. Hot cross bread and butter chocolate pudding 3. Chocolate chunk cookies 4. Fudgy choco brownies
Have you ever heard of the Rhône Valley in France? A swift Google search will quickly reveal it to be one of those, “Wish you were here” kind of places. Below, we chat about red wines to remember from this valley. The Rhône Valley is made up of two distinct wine profiles; the North is the home of Shiraz and the South has an ensemble of styles from the multi blend Châteauneuf -du-Pape; two excellent Rose wines. The wines are seductive, unique and wonderful, and have a wide selection of price ranges from ‘everyday affordable’ to ‘some of the most expensive…