Published on March 17, 2025

Explore the decadent world of custards and creams, where rich flavours and smooth textures elevate baked goods to luxury level.  So you’ve perfected your baked goods, from golden éclairs to delicate pie shells and even the tall sponge cakes. Now is the moment to use the magic of custards and creams to enrich, fill and […]

Published on March 11, 2025

From tiny tea-time bites to hearty stewed fruit pies, pastry class is in session! 5 types of pastry 1. Puff pastry A distinctively flaky pastry that puffs up when baked, suitable for savoury and sweet bakes. This pastry is made by laminating layers of butter between a flour-water mixture. Once in the oven, the butter […]

Published on March 10, 2025

The perfect breakfast option when you’re craving a moreish cake-like texture, but want a filling, healthy breakfast.    Baked oats base Makes 1 ½ cup rolled oats 1 medium banana ¼ cup milk 1 egg ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt Mocha Baked Oats  Add oat base ingredients to a blender […]

Published on March 5, 2025

Here are our favourite ways to level up your biscuit decor game.    Frost it   Lather in flavoured icing – Try one of our buttercream, royal icing or water icing recipes below.    Sprinkle Sprinkle    Once you’ve frosted your cookies, dot them with some fun themed sprinkles, perfect for parties or occasions.    Dip it   Dip the tops […]

Published on February 26, 2025

Another day, another TikTok hack! These four hacks for cleaning appliances will make your kitchen sparkle without the hassle – and no fancy supplies needed!  1. Add foil to dishwasher for shiny cutlery  Want to make your cutlery shine again? Simply drop a balled-up sheet of aluminium foil into the cutlery basket of your dishwasher […]

Published on February 20, 2025

Follow this easy guide to make these two types of caramel at home. Step 1: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a very clean pot over low heat.   Step 2: Stir until the sugar dissolves, ensuring mixture never boils before every single sugar crystal is dissolved.   Step 3: Remove spoon and […]

Published on February 19, 2025

Kimchi is all the rage! We break down the science behind the good-for-the-gut fermented food and all the ways it can enhance your meals as well as your health.  Kimchi is a Korean staple that has been around for millennia. This fermented pickle is often seen on most dinner tables as a side to any […]

Published on February 13, 2025

Many of our favourite flavours are the result of caramelisation, which turns simple sugars into rich, toasty notes. The deep, golden hues enhance everything from savour foods to desserts, says Lichelle May.   From the foodie lab When food is heated, a chemical reaction known as the Maillard reaction takes place. This results in a golden-brown colour […]

Published on February 11, 2025

We have five tastes that dominate our senses: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. Each of them have distinctive properties that deepen and enhance flavour.   Sweet   Flavours that are higher in sugar such as honey, fruits, milks and carrots. Combining sweetness with savoury elements, like peanut butter and chicken, create a fun taste that […]

Published on February 10, 2025

Turn a simple cup of sugar into liquid gold, then set to create amber glass shards, spin into a pile of sugar wires or whisk in butter to create a thick, silky soft sauce. Next stop, dessert maestro!  Spun sugar  The goal is to create thin-as-possible strands, but don’t worry if you have an occasional […]