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A guide to chocolate

What is chocolate? Chocolate comes from the beans known as Theobroma cacao, a name that means ‘food of the gods’. The flavour of chocolate differs depending on how it is prepared and the ingredients used. Chocolate is made through a complex and lengthy process before it becomes the delicious treat we’ve all come to love. […]

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 […]

The ultimate guide to baking by food stylist Shannon Peare

I am baking obsessed and always love to try challenge myself with new bakes. With new challenges can certainly come with problems. I have compiled some of my best baking articles on my learnings along the way. I hope these will guide you on your baking journey so settle in with some tea… Sponge troubleshooting […]

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 […]

All things pastry

The perfect pastry is a fine art! Whether it’s a pie or your morning Danish with your coffee, when the pastry is done right, it can be a little slice of heaven. There is such a wide variety of pastry types out there such as shortcrust, puff, choux, filo and so on. Pastry can be […]

Cheesecake tips and tricks

Cheesecake is a favourite sweet treat for many, consisting of one or more layers with a delicious base of biscuit, sponge or even pastry. These delicious cakes can be as simple or as decadent as you like. In Ireland, we are fans of the set variety, but there’s a whole other world of cheesecake we’re […]

10 easy tips for beginner cooks and bakers

If you’re still a bit unsure of how and where to start becoming a master cook or baker, here are our top 10 tips for all beginner bakers.

8 types of flour and how they can be used

Baking is one the most scientific parts of the cooking world. Not enough baking powder will result in a flat sponge. Too much flour? Your cookies will be like bricks. It’s important to understand your ingredients when it comes to baking. The baking aisle in the supermarket can be quite daunting, especially with so many […]

8 tempting traybake recipes

Here are eight of our favourite traybake recipes you can try while we’re all keeping our distance from each other.