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NewsletterPreheat the oven to 180 ̊C/160 ̊C fan/ gas mark 4. Beat the egg whites in a clean, dry mixing bowl for a few minutes until foamy. Gradually beat in the caster sugar for a few minutes until stiff peaks form and the mixture is thick and glossy. Gently fold in the cornflour and vinegar. […]
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Cooking with blackberries: A how-to guide
Freely available from Irish hedgerows, blackberries are one of the easiest foods to forage and are a taste of childhood for many of us. Not only are they delicious, they are also packed full of antioxidants, and provide many other health benefits. Whether you buy them from the shop or manage to pick them yourself, […]
All things macaron
Macarons are often made in beautiful pastel colours and are such an elegant bake. They have a crunchy exterior with a chewy texture. Filled with delicious curd, coulis, jam or buttercream, you really don’t know what surprise may be waiting inside. I am going to guide you through the ways of the macaron. What is […]
9 heavenly meringue recipes to try
Meringues are heavenly desserts. Eating it is like floating on a sugary, fruity cloud of goodness. Here are some meringue recipes to try at home.
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 […]
Meringue mishaps
Something as simple as egg white and sugar can be transformed into so many beautiful desserts. Even though the ingredients may be simple, they can certainly have their problems, and you want to be confident about your meringue-making skills before running the risk of holding the bowl over your head. I’m going to run through […]
Banoffee pavlova
Preheat the oven to 120°C/100˚C fan/gas mark ½. Line three baking trays with parchment paper. Use an electric mixer to whisk the egg whites in a clean, dry bow for a few minutes l until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition, until the meringue is […]
The tips you need to make the best meringue
TYPES OF MERINGUE All meringues have the same base of egg white and sugar. However, there are different methods of making meringue which each produce a different result. French meringue. This is the one we are most familiar with. Egg whites whip to soft peaks, gradually spooning in caster sugar to form stiff peaks. This meringue is […]
Should we really have to preheat the oven?
We’ve run an online survey among our readers and followers about the the following topic: should we preheat the oven or not? The results was pretty clear on Instagram, where the 74% of people think that it is not necessary to preheat the oven before cooking. On Facebook, we’ve got a more balanced result. Fiona […]