The Thanksgiving Turkey
Turkey has become the traditional fare of both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Whatever you do to a turkey there are some simple ideas which help […]
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Organogels – What Are They ?
Organogels have suddenly become big news for a wide range of reasons. Its mainly because we have discovered a range of compounds with a variety […]
How To Make A Pesto
Pesto is one of the many delights of Italian cooking and also a way to remind you of summer. It is the fact that the […]
Pork Chops And What You Can Do With Them
Fortunately chops are still relatively cheap to buy and most of the recipes using them only take a half-hour at most. All these recipes are […]
The Strawberry Bavarois
The Bavarois is a dessert built around cream and usually fruit and uses gelatin to produce a firm shape. A famous example uses raspberries but […]
Bakewell Tart
The classic Bakewell tart is actually pudding which probably comes from this Derbyshire town in the UK but no-one really knows this. There is evidence […]
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Spaghetti carbonara is best prepared by cooking the pasta al dente. It is one of the classic pizzeria dishes but probably owes as much of […]
Preparing A Chicken Stock
A simple chicken stock is ideal for risottos, consommés, soups and any other type of recipe that demands a full flavoured and tasty base. I’ve […]
Preparing A Consomme
Consommé is what chefs describe as a thin clear soup. It is to all intents and purposes a strong flavoured stock which has been cleared. […]
Hollandaise Sauce
When it comes to sauces, one of the basic French classics is the Hollandaise Sauce. For many Elizabeth David said it all when the purists […]
Timbale of Smoked Fish
If you are thinking opf a suitable appetizer to grace any meal then a timbale, which is a small offering of fish or vegetables, or […]
Issues With Calcium Supplements
Some folks have to take calcium as a supplement especially if they are dealing with osteoporosis or forms of malabsorption where not enough calcium might […]
Chinese Steamed Buns
Chinese steam bread or buns are popular staples to accompany all sorts of chinese dishes. Peking duck and chow meins are all popular dishes which […]
The Health Benefits Of Eating Oats
Oats are extremely healthy for us – for some who are coeliacs they may be the only grains that can be consumed with ease. On […]
The Gelatinization Of Starches
The gelatinization of starches is one of the fundamental subjects in the study of food structure. It is described best as the disruption of molecular […]
What is Syneresis ?
Syneresis in food science occurs when a liquid such as water is expelled or extracted from a gel. It is highly undesirable. When you open […]
The Benefits Of Walnut Oil
The walnut (Juglans regia L.) is in its own right an important component of anybody’s diet. It is often consumed without any further modification of […]
The Use Of The Peroxide Value
The peroxide value is one of the best measures for establishing the rancidity of fats and oils. Many other methods are available such as the […]
Measurement And Analysis Of Dietary Fiber In The USA
Dietary fiber has always been tricky to define let alone try and measure. Back in 2009, the Codex Alimentarius reached a consensus having first started […]