Words by Anneka Manning ‘Tis the season for traditional rich fruitcakes, but I know many home cooks are often put off from baking their own because of the perceived preparation involved. Part of that preparation… Read more »
Words by Anneka Manning Ovens, an essential when baking, can vary enormously in accuracy and usability from one to the next. On top of this, home cooks quite often don’t know how to get the… Read more »
Words by Anneka Manning Have the following ingredients on hand, and you will be well equipped whenever you wish to bake. 1. Butter. When it comes to baking, butter is a key ingredient. It adds… Read more »
Words by Anneka Manning Before you start to bake, it is always a good idea to rearrange the racks in your oven to make sure they are at the right levels before preheating it. Aim to… Read more »
Words by Anneka Manning After the oven, the freezer can be one of the most valuable appliances in your kitchen when it comes to baking. Whipping up a cake (or two) when you have time, freezing… Read more »
Words by Anneka Manning Having a carefully selected collection of utensils in your “second drawer” can do a lot for your baking confidence and success. These five essential baking tools (all favourites of mine) are a… Read more »
Words by Samantha Brennan Aside from the obvious must-haves, like family and great food, there are two things I can’t live without: red pens and notepads. I am a serial list-maker – I have right… Read more »
Words by Anneka Manning This may seem like a pretty silly thing to talk about, but I don’t completely agree with the old saying that goes, “If you can read, you can read a recipe”. There… Read more »
Words by Anneka Manning Eggs are fabulous things in baking! From providing structure, texture and richness through to binding, giving flavour and providing a golden glaze for breads and pastries, eggs are very important in… Read more »
This post is thanks to Magimix You’ve seen him on Channel 10’s Good Chef, Bad Chef creating indulgently delicious dishes, as well as beside Gary Mehigan, Miguel Maestre and Manu Feildel in Boys Weekend. Now… Read more »