You will love this creamy zingy mayonnaise, dairy free and egg free it’s made with Chickpea water. It’s simple to whizz together. There are a couple of videos to get you on your way. Chickpeas are one of the foods I completely love. They are something I can use in almost every area of my…
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Balsamic Vinegar. Your guide to buying
Most people love balsamic vinegar and I guess most people are confused when it comes to buying it. There is nothing straight forward about it…at all. Balsamic is an artisan product, much like wine or bread or chocolate you will find some producers pouring their heart and soul into the family business and then you…
Good Glasses effect taste. A Masterclass with Badoit water
Does a glass effect how the drink tastes? You bet. Come top a masterclass and learn how good glasses effect taste. I went to a water Masterclass at the Omnivore festival in Sydney recently. The idea was to find out if good glasses effect taste. This is an exercise to prove once and for all…
How to decorate a Spiderman Cake
Here’s a colourful and easy way to impress a Spiderman Fan. Follow this How to decorate a Spiderman Cake guide. I don’t remember having any such cake as a child. My Mother was never the frilly apron type. In fact her apron was not required much as her attitude to cooking was… why ? Admittedly…
Lemon Curd Mascarpone Tart made with Microwave Lemon Curd
This totally delicious Lemon Curd Mascarpone Tart came about when I had a few egg yolks left over from a cake. It’s made with thick creamy Mascarpone and lemon Curd. This Lemon Curd is from a recipe I shared a while ago made in the Microwave. It really is a game changer in the Lemon…
How to make a Brownie Cake Stack
This Brownie Cake Stack makes a fast cake that’s easy to decorate and eat! I was in a hurry a few weeks ago. I needed to make a cake and I only had a couple of hours. This is an easy and very effective way to make an impressive cake. Even though I am going…
Ways to Use Horseradish
I love horseradish. I especially love fresh horseradish but that is rarely available. Have you bought a jar of horseradish that is languishing in the fridge?. Want some good ideas to use it up? First, some jars of horseradish are better than others. Check the label when you buy one. The more horseradish your jar…
Cheesecake How to make a Cheesecake, Lemon Curd |Pistachio
How to make a Cheesecake, Lemon Curd and Pistachio both extra delicious flavours for a cheesecake Years ago I ran a catering business with a friend of mine. As well as whipping up cocktail parties and dinners in peoples kitchens all over town we supplemented our business making cakes and other baked goods for restaurants…
Rice Paper Rolls. How to make them delicious
This how to make Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls. This is an extra special delicious version I learnt when working at Rockpool restaurant in Sydney. I arrived at around 8 am and the list was on the prep bench. The kitchen was already hot and breakfasts were leaving the pass carried on the strong forearms of…
Christmas or anytime Ice Cream Cake without a Machine
I love Christmas lights. They bring back a tiny sliver of childish excitement each time I pass a house that has them twinkling in the pre-Christmas rush. It reminds me of when my son was little and we’d drive for miles looking for the houses with the best lights. When he was very young, we’d…
Easy Hot Water Crust for Pies
How to make Hot Water Crust for Pies It’s cold in the Southern Hemisphere, forgive us if this recipe is not suitable for your current balmy summer evenings, somewhere else. It maybe one to keep for colder times. Although there is no end of pasta at my house (Skaters choice/ teenager) a pie is always…
Pickled Carrots. Best ever Pickled Carrots
These are the Best ever Pickled Carrots. Keep a jar in the fridge at all times and you will have a flavour bomb to go with every dish I’ve been making these pickled carrots for a very long time. They last in the fridge for an eternity, ready for any time you need that extra…
How to make Hazelnut Praline. Plus a Video
Hazelnut Praline sounds so fancy and it is but it so easy to make you just wont believe it. Follow this recipe and video guide and you will be sprinkling praline onto every dessert you make! The best guide. How to make Hazelnut Praline Praline seems a little daunting to make . It’s hot sugar…