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NewsletterTeam Easy Food recently found ourselves chatting about our unpopular food opinions — weird likes and dislikes, unusual flavour combinations we crave, and the food beliefs and behaviours that make other people do a double-take. We’re nothing if not a strongly opinionated bunch, especially when it comes to all things food, so it shouldn’t come […]
Get to know your icings
Ganache? Buttercream? Swiss meringue buttercream? There are so many different icings out there to decorate your bakes with. My first experience with icing was of course, the water icing! Decorating my ‘S’ biscuit in Granny Redmond’s kitchen. I expanded my horizons from there. Once you know the difference between each icing, you’ll be able to […]
8 French favourites to celebrate Bastille Day
France has earned a reputation as a gastronomical capital of the world for a reason: from gooey Brie and moreish boeuf Bourguignon to sweet apple galettes and buttery croissants, the food landscape of the country is certainly something to celebrate. What better day to do so than Bastille Day! Celebrated annually on 14 July, this […]
These Irish mushrooms are wild, weird and wonderful
In this edition of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle heads deep into the forest in Co. Limerick. Mushrooms are divisive. I have an aunt who detested their taste as a child, but found them so cute that she forced herself to consume them at every opportunity until she finally enjoyed them. One […]
What makes these stunning heritage potatoes so important
In this edition of her Eat Ireland column, Deputy Editor Jocelyn Doyle unearths the story behind these heritage potatoes. It’s easy to get swept up in the romance of artisan food ― the inspiring stories, the secret recipes, the unique ingredients in limited supply, the homely kitchen or bakery ― and, often, the everyday hardships […]
Sugar substitutes
There are many reasons to use sugar alternatives, whether you’re looking for less of a sugar high and crash or even to explore new flavours in your bakes. Sugars unfortunately can’t simply be replaced with alternative sweeteners. Baking is a science and the balance of ingredients is essential. Sugar in baking of course adds sweetness; […]
9 sugar types and how they can be used
When it comes to baking, the best part is the sugar! But do you really know the difference between all the different types? Types of white sugars Granulated sugar I like to think of this as ‘sugar bowl sugar’, this is one we rely on to sweeten our tea or coffee. It is quite a […]
Biscuit FAQs
I love nothing better than a homemade biscuit and cup of tea! When starting out baking, biscuits are a great place to start. However, like any baked good, biscuits can present problems! I am here to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about biscuits…..bis-queries if you will! Dough is too sticky? If […]
The basics of bread making
Is there anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread? Bread is one of those things that we all love, but sometimes don’t realise how much fun it can be to bake it yourself. I find it so satisfying to see my dough double in size, and love the look of its golden crust […]
Top 8 pastry tips
When it comes to baking, a lot of things can go wrong and pastry is no different. Here are some tips for the perfect pastry. 1. Just like ourselves, we need a rest after work and so does pastry. Allow your pastry to rest for at least an hour before rolling it out or it […]