Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at
6:37 am
Sponges
How to make cake and the process I should follow:
In the cooking field, baking homemade cakes is considered a rewarding accomplishment. Cakes are always enjoyed for special occasions and great for a dessert menu. Cakes must be appealing to the eye and satisfying for the palate. In order to succeed, careful attention must be used when choosing different cake recipe methods.
Homemade Cakes & Tips:
- Instructions on how to make cake must be followed accurately and good quality ingredients are always recommended.
- There are different types of flours used for baking cakes.
Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at
3:52 am
Beautiful Cakes
The variety of cakes today cater for everyone’s palate and so often, some cakes look just as attractive when just taken out of the oven, without any further work.
But simple, cake icing recipes and cake fillings will totally change the appearance of a plain cake and make it extremely pleasing to the eye. Harmonizing and contrasting the cake icing and cake fillings will create a beautiful effect, complimenting the unique texture and flavor of the cake. Many light textured cakes, such as the Sponge, are very popular with Whipped Cream,
Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at
1:52 am
Relish
Savory Dishes marry very well with assorted Chutney’s and Relishes – a great accompaniment used to enhance variety to many dishes from all over the world. These tasty accompaniments are preserved fruits and vegetables with added spices and vinegar. Small quantities are generally served, due to their powerful flavors.
All over the planet, there is an abundance of different varieties and brands found at our local supermarkets, however many people do enjoy creating their very own homemade preserves and taking advantage of their seasonal fruits and vegetables.
TOMATO CHUTNEY RECIPE
Ingredients
5 kg tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 tsp
Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at
11:03 pm
Bottling Fruit
Most fruits are available for only a short season, so why not get ready this year and start preserving fruit.
Bottling Fruit is fun but here are a few important tips that must be considered. The first step is to wash the fruit thoroughly, grade and prepare. Whilst preserving fruit, plant organisms must be eliminated to prevent fermentation and putrefaction which causes fruit to deteriorate, so it is most important that Jars are sterlised and well sealed. Tomatoes may also be bottled due to their high acidic content.
EQUIPMENT
Saturday, April 30th, 2011 at
10:48 am
Jams
APRICOT JAM RECIPE
Ingredients
1 kg apricots, 1 cup water, 3 cups sugar, 1/2 tsp commercial pectin
How to make Apricot Jam
Wash fruit and remove stones. Place water and 1 1/2 cups sugar into saucepan – heat gently and until sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes. It is important not to stir after sugar has dissolved. Add apricots and pectin and bring ingredients to the boil. Next step – stirring frequently, cook gently and gradually for approximately 20 minutes. Then, add 1 1/2 cups sugar and stir
