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I love a glass of wine as much as the next person. But I do find that I can react badly to the sulphites that are used as a preservative in wine, Champagne or sparkling wine. I tend to suffer … Continue reading
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I love a glass of wine as much as the next person. But I do find that I can react badly to the sulphites that are used as a preservative in wine, Champagne or sparkling wine. I tend to suffer … Continue reading
One of the best things about being a kid is experimenting in the kitchen. By using three common kitchen ingredients you can make your very own sherbet. This recipe is one I have invented, but if you experiment further and … Continue reading
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I’m in love with honey crackles (AKA honey joys). I thought it would be something I would grow out of…but no! I don’t make them often, because it’s likely I’ll progressively scoff them over the space of a few days … Continue reading
Home made ice cream is a wonderful treat and really rewarding activity. But it can take time to make a proper anglaise and to freeze your ice cream. To reduce ice cream making time, you can use the simple recipe … Continue reading
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Name: agar (also known as agar agar which is the Malay name for red algae) Colour: cream coloured powder Flavour: no flavour E number: E406 What is it? Agar is a gelatinous substance. Where does it come from? Agar is derived the cell walls … Continue reading
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Name: calcium lactate Colour: white powder Flavour: no real flavour, slight acidic aftertaste Chemical composition: C6H10CaO6 E number: E327 What is it? Calcium lactate is a salt that is used as an ingredient in food and medicine. Where does it come from? Calcium lactate can … Continue reading
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Name: sodium alginate Colour: light beige powder Flavour: no flavour Chemical composition: NaC6H7O6 E number: E401 Notes: has a slimy mouth feel if eaten straight. I just tried it and wouldn’t recommend it! What is it? Sodium alginate is gum that is … Continue reading
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Impress your friends with this new way of serving your old favourites. I made these when Carly (one of the friends we made from My Kitchen Rules) flew to WA to visit us the other day. She thought they were … Continue reading
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Homemade ice cream is a wonderful treat and really rewarding activity. But it can take time to freeze your creations. To eliminate the need for expensive ice cream machines and to reduce cooling time (and effort) why not make it … Continue reading
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Follow these easy tips for perfect spheres every time Get the viscosity right. The difference in viscosity between the flavored solution and the bath affects how easy is to make a sphere. The general rule is that if the flavored solution … Continue reading