I am fascinated by old cookbooks, they are a window back in time. Preparing a recipe with only the tools they had at hand makes you appreciate not only the appliances we take for granted but also just how much effort they would go to in order to impress. The cookbook we are ... »
Once again natural doesn't mean safe. Be careful what you consume. Want to read more: Bolarinwa, I.F., Orfila, C. and Morgan, M.R.A. (2015). Determination of amygdalin in apple seeds, fresh apples and processed apple juices. Food Chemistry, 170(170), pp.437–442. Graham, J. and Traylor, J. (2018). Cyanide Toxicity. Rezaul Haque, M. and Howard Bradbury, J. (2002). Total ... »
Sped-up cake decorating tutorials on tiktok and instagram can make it look easy. But in reality cakes take a lot of time and patience. So what do you do if what is in front of you doesn't match your expectations, and you have a party looming. This video will give you some rescue ideas ... »
In this episode we are testing a bunch of videos that people have sent me that I was curious about to see if they would work. Some of them looked like they could be possible. Let the tests begin. Can you fry in salt? Why did the world's purest cookie taste so bad? Can you make ... »
When a brand has been around for 100 years and built a reputation for being unbreakable what happens when they change their formulae without telling anyone? Did pyrex ruin their brand? Watch the video to see how to test what type of pyrex you have. »
Meringue Cylinders 200g (7.05 ounces) egg whites (approximately 6) 200g (7.05 ounces) sugar 200g (7.05 ounces) icing sugar Place all the ingredients in a bowl and whip on high speed until you have stiff peaks. Take a small amount of mixture out and colour it using pink gel food colouring. Cut acetate strips that are 5 x 24cm (9.45 inches). Pipe two stripes of ... »
When I did the first debunking video I was amazed and shocked that it was even necessary. Now the proliferation of fake content for views has made videos like this a regular thing. I can't help but wonder if companies were not using AI to drive their algorithms for maximum views if this ... »
Is Betty Crocker Still Alive is one of the most googled questions about Betty Crocker. Watch the video to see the full story. »
Just in case you want to do more reading on this topic here are the references used for this episode: Taste the toxin? Skittles 'unfit for human consumption', lawsuit claims https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jul/15/skittles-mars-lawsuit-titanium-dioxide-toxin The Quest to Make a True Blue M&M, Wollan https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/09/magazine/blue-food-coloring-mars-com... »
In this episode: Can boiling water explode? Does mixing icing with an immersion blender make frosting colours darker? Does baking at a lower temperature make cake keep their colour on top? Should you cut a cake in from the side instead of down from the top? Danger: Don't cook eggs in the microwave! Can you make pancakes in the air ... »
Testing kitchen gadgets to see if they are clever or if you should never buy them. In this episode: Soda can opener Corn kerneller Aquapure review and testing to see if it works Polaroid candy pen The baggy Holder Wilton 3D rabbit cake tin Only two out got a clever in this episode. »
Buying Craft Chocolate When comparing chocolate beans it is best to choose chocolate that is made from just cocoa beans and cane sugar. Other ingredients will effect the flavour profile. Bars that say 70% cocoa have that 70% made up from wither just cocoa beans or a mixture of cocoa beans and cocoa butter. It is ... »
Which frosting is best on a hot day? Let's put 16 different frostings to the test on a 29C (84.2 degrees Fahrenheit) day. Each frosting was made and piped onto a cupcake the day before testing then left in the fridge overnight. The purpose of this was to ensure that all the frostings were the exact same ... »
In this video, debunking fake recipes on youtube, is water glassing eggs safe and is air chilled chicken superior to water chilled chicken. I managed to find a new microwave at a second hand store, replaced the broken light globe that was in it and it's all ready for debunking. Yummy nutella mug cake in the microwave: 1/2 ... »
A Grand Dish of Snowballs Pare and take out the cores of seven large baking apples ; fill up the holes with quince or apricot marmalade ; then make some good hot paste, and roll it out thin, covering each apple neatly with it ; set them on a baking sheet, and bake them in a ... »
Step 1. Print and cut out the template Spinning Tree Gingerbread House Template This is a large house so it will take quite some time to cut out all the pieces, bake, decorate and assemble. As a guide allow yourself 2-3 days to make this house. Step 2. Make the Gingerbread Dough Gingerbread Dough Recipe Make 3 ... »
Pink sauce blew up on tiktok mid year and then the controversy that followed spun out of control. In this video lets look at what is true and what was straight out false. And I'll figure out the recipe for you using only the ingredients on the packet. One of the ... »
Watch the video for a demonstration and review of each gadget listed below. Egg Topper Our rating: Clever. Well designed, cut a neat circle out of the top of the egg shell. Metal Egg Scissor Our Rating: OK, The one above was so much superior that this one fades in comparison. Egg Cutter Our rating: Never. This gadget make ... »
I am so pleased when people send me a video saying, "Is this real or fake?" That tells me they are thinking, not just believing everything that they see. Some questions are easy to answer, others like light or dark baking trays, takes a fair bit of time to figure out how to ... »
Moist Banana Cake Recipe 4 over rip bananas 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preheat the oven to 180C (356 degrees Fahrenheit). Mash the bananas. Add the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla and whisk well. Sift the flour, baking powder and cinnamon into the bowl ... »
Some people attempt to break world records so they can become famous or leave a legacy. These are not those sort of records. I carefully selected chocolate world records and then applied for the official guidelines so that we could attempt to break them. Just for fun. »
Easy The easiest option is to buy blueberry muffins from the store. They look good, but tend to lack flavour. Try out the expert level muffin with crunchy topping and your tastebuds will thank you. Or if you're up for a challenge make the insane deconstructed plated blueberry muffin with blueberry lace. Expert - ... »
Pastry 140g (4.94 ounces) or 2/3 cup butter or margarine 225g (7.94 ounces) or 1 1/4 cups plain flour 50g (1.76 ounces) or 1/4 cup sugar 45g (1.59 ounces) or 3 tablespoons icing sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest Combine all the ingredient in a bowl. Rub the butter into he flour using your thumbs and infers. Pour the crumbly mixture into a pie tin and press down ... »
Can you make cotton candy in a blender? We will explore that and what is the current research around vaping? A note to smokers ... you definitely need to stop smoking, there is a 50% chance it will kill you. Using a nicotine replacement therapy such as gum or patches has been shown to ... »
Everyone makes baking mistakes, don't see it as a failure but rather an opportunity that we can learn from. In this episode the simple secrets for making ice-cream cakes, rescuing undercooked cakes and ones that break when they are coming out of the tin. We will also experiment to find the best options ... »
