Chocolate with bubbles of nothing mixed through, sounds easy right? I did several experiments with different methods before we got this to work. But the results were worth it, beautifully bubbly chocolate. How to make bubbly chocolate at home Bubbly Chocolate Experiment 1: 300g (10.58 ounces) chocolate (make sure it is real chocolate, check the ingredients ... »
There's a sweet, sticky tug-of-war that occurs every week in my kitchen as I film my latest crazy creation - the wrestle between making beautiful food and also getting the perfect shot for video. I still shoot and edit all my videos personally, which is probably why I have chocolate ingrained into the ... »
Artisan blocks of chocolate make great presents and the best part is you don't need to buy an expensive mold. Today we are making four different styles of filling. You can adapt these recipes to make new flavors that suit your own unique style. For my Australian followers remember it is Father's Day on ... »
Everyone dreams of visiting Paris one day, whether to enjoy the cuisine, admire the famous paintings in the Louvre or visit the Eiffel Tower. I was amazed to discover that the Eiffel Tower was meant to be a temporary structure as part of the 1889 World Fair. Of course, not only is ... »
I love making giant chocolate bars and giving them to people who are doing giant things. Unsung heroes who just go about their business with a heart of gold. Watch the end of this weeks video to see the story of Jordan, the guy who got this one. The toblerone shape ... »
It has been exactly five years since I uploaded my very first video to How To Cook That. What a great journey and an enormous learning curve too! When I first started, I didn't know anything about YouTube channels and only started uploading to the site because my original website couldn't ... »
I'm sure everyone has tasted cheap Easter eggs. You know the ones ... very sweet but not particularly chocolatey and after you swallow, it feels like there's a layer of grease on the roof of your mouth. So here's the secret to great-tasting eggs ... use real chocolate. Today I'll ... »
Strawberries and chocolate have always been a winning combination. Here is a new way to serve them that looks stunning as a gift. A block of strawberry chocolate. You of course only need two ingredients, 12 strawberries and 350g (12.35 ounces) chocolate. Choose strawberries that are beautiful and fresh and around the same size. For the chocolate ... »
This is the world's biggest Tim Tam. You can of course scale the Tim Tam recipe down and make normal sized Tim Tams. Or surprise someone who is doing giant things with one like this. We gave this huge Tim Tam to Jessica Watson, the youngest person to sail solo around the world. ... »
The easiest chocolate mousse you'll ever make. All you need is chocolate and water! Perfect when you need a dessert a hurry. Get started with the first step, throw it in the freezer and make your mains. Then whip this up and serve. Done! Dark Chocolate Mousse Recipe 180g (6.35 ounces) dark chocolate 60mL (2.03 fluid ounces) or 1/4 cup water Extra ... »
Chewie, the walking carpet, lovable fuzzball with a limited vocabulary is one of my favourite Star Wars characters. He is like a giant teddy bear body guard. I have made him today out of chocolate bars, he even stands up. BRRWHHAARG! My husband took one of our kids to Australia ... »
Meeting people who dedicate their lives to helping others is always inspiring. Being able to give a little something back (this time in the form of a giant Hershey's Kiss) is something that I absolutely love. Giant Hershey's Kiss Recipe 4kg (8.82 pounds) quality white chocolate 600g (21.16 ounces) oreos large funnel (this is the one i used) kisses pdf ... »
Bean to bar chocolate is taking the world by storm. Follow the video to see how you can make your very own chocolate at home. The best part is that you can control just how much sugar to add as well as any extra ingredients. Just as there are many different flavours of coffee as a ... »
I love making giant chocolate bars and giving them to amazing people. So far we've surprised some of our heroes with an enormous Kit Kat, Twix, Ferrero Rocher and even a world record Snickers! This week, you're in for a treat as you meet Topou - a professional athlete, a great leader for young people ... »
Everyday on How To Cook That there are hundreds of comments, requests and questions. Lately there has been a groundswell of questions all about chocolate. What chocolate should I use? How do I temper it? Can I temper in a double boiler? What is tempered chocolate? This video reveals the answer to all of ... »
Do you want to do giant things with your life? Me too, watch this weeks video and you'll be inspired by the wonderful people who get the giant 6kg (13.23 pounds) Ferrero Rocher. You should see the look on their faces when they unwrap it, priceless. We have been doing the giant candy bar recipe series ... »
These five easy DIY gifts will amaze you. In less than 30 minutes you could whip up a bunch of candy cane hearts, pretzel sticks or an eye-catching chocolate puzzle. With a little more time you could make some beautiful chocolate bark or an m&m dispenser that kids of all ages will love. Our Christmas tree ... »
Chocolate truffles are a wonderful gift but to purchase handmade chocolates can be rather pricey. Now you can make your own and have the amazing taste of hand made fresh chocolates. For all truffles if you are using real chocolate, containing cocoa butter, you will need to temper when using it to coat. No tempering ... »
Chocolate handbags filled with delights perfect for take home bags from a party or a gift for a foodie. What will you put inside yours? This week the website got a whole new look and layout. It is now responsive, meaning it can change shape to suit the device you are looking at ... »
Giant Twix bar recipe makes two 1kg (2.2 pounds) twix bars, we gave this one to a wonderful young lady who volunteers some time each month to work with deaf children in Fiji. Learn how to make the Twix bar and hear more of her story in the video. Make a box from thick cardboard 37cm (14.57 inches) long x 7cm (2.76 inches) ... »
A fresh bouquet of chocolate strawberry roses makes a beautiful and creative gift. Perfect for chocolate lovers everywhere. Chocolate strawberry roses ingredients: cake pop sticks 200g (7.05 ounces) chocolate: you can use tempered real chocolate or melted compound chocolate there is a post explaining the difference here. Modeling chocolate Fresh strawberries washed, dried and hulled Dip th... »
Is this the world's biggest Kit Kat? To make your own all you need is wafers and chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate. The tricky bit is getting that lovely crisp Kit Kat shape. To help I've done all the calculations and created a free template for you below. So if you know someone who ... »
This chocolate book, like all good novels, has a delicious twist inside. Each page has a completely different flavour. The 'leather' cover is pure milk chocolate, making this book a unique and decadent surprise for your friends and loved ones. I'm a stationery fan, I like leather-bound journals, customized diaries and cute notebooks. My leather ... »
Bird nests are so clever, it makes you wonder how our feathered friends actually get started. Patiently collecting and arranging twigs, leaves and other material to build a warm, secure home. It reminds me of mums everywhere working hard to make family traditions and building a warm and loving home for their little ones. ... »
Learn how to make home made chocolate Easter eggs with a surprise inside. Easter egg hunts are so much fun, with the biggest egg always last. One year when I was a child, my Mum carefully set up an Easter egg hunt with clues and notes for us to follow from one egg to the ... »
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