What would it have been like to go to a fancy dinner 200 years ago? Luckily this old cookbook tells us what should be served for grand and splendid entertainment and even has a drawing of how to lay out the table. I have recreated all of the dishes on the table and it is ... »
In this video: DEADLIEST craft hack on the internet Video by: multiple sources on YouTube and TikTok showing how to make your own fractal wood burning machine and how to do fractal wood burning. Conclusion: Extremely Dangerous. At least 34 people have lost their lives trying to make wood look pretty with this craft hack. The small ... »
Lemon Curd or Lemon Butter Recipe zest of 2 lemons 240mL (8.12 fluid ounces) or 1 cup of lemon juice 165g (5.82 ounces) or 3/4cup caster sugar 2 eggs plus 2 extra egg yolks 90g (3.17 ounces) or 1/3 cup butter or margarine Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, eggs and egg yolks. Microwave in one minute intervals, whisking each time until ... »
Dave and I will be speaking at an Authors' event in Hawthorn East, VIC on Tue 3 May 2022, 6:15pm – 9:00pm. Please note this is a paid ticketed event ($32.74) - it is not organised or run by us and we do not get any money from ticket sales. There will also be other ... »
Sometimes the world gets super complicated and it's nice to go into the mini kitchen and forget about reality. Today we are making a super cute miniature box of chocolates and a chocolate cake. For those who want to know where I source new items used in this video: Miniature chocolate mold: I made miniature ... »
Over the past 15 years there has been a steady decline in cows milk consumption and an increase in plant based alternatives in the US. This may, in part, be driven by the barrage of negativity surrounding cows milk on social media amongst "health" and fitness influencers. There is also plenty of articles ... »
The search for the best hot chocolate recipe has taken me years. I've tried every powdered version available at the shops. I have made many of the recipes that can be found online, and none of them were worth mentioning. But then I came across this 100 year old recipe which, in ... »
There are so many sped up cake decorating videos circulating on social media that look easy and fast. Decorating a cake is not fast and depending on your skill level and experience may not be easy. So don't be too harsh on yourself if it doesn't turn out right first time, just learn from the ... »
In this episode: Stain removers tested Testing commercial stain removers and stain removing hacks against red wine stains, grass stains, mud, permanent marker, paint, pen ink, hot chocolate, mustard, beetroot and more. Watermelon hack Does coating a watermelon in cement make it last for months? Can you cook food in a dishwasher? There is a growing trend online showing food being ... »
Testing WISH gadgets to see if they work. Most of these gadgets can be purchased cheaper on aliexpress. Raclette Cheese Melter The positives: * Melts raclette or gruyere cheese beautifully * Nice sturdy construction The negatives: * It takes 24 minutes to melt the cheese. * Does not come with candles Cake Sprayer The positives: * If you dry it completely and flip ... »
Step 1. Print and cut out the template Nativity Gingerbread House Template Step 2. Make the Gingerbread Dough Gingerbread Dough Recipe Make two batches of this recipe. Don't just double the recipe unless you have a huge bowl - make two batches. Note my bowl is 4.8L (1.27 gallons) (1.27 gallons (4.81 litres)) and only one batch fits. 430g (15.17 ounces) or 2 cups ... »
In this episode: Did Facebook promote angry and divisive posts over happy ones? Who is behind the weird Cake Story videos? Magic tricks with eggs anyone? Can you make an apple cake in ONE minute? Can you roast marshmallows in a waffle maker? Can you make caramel from sweetened condensed milk in the microwave? And just a reminder - don't poach eggs ... »
Agave Nectar Structure: Up to 75% fructose, which is more than high fructose corn syrup. Claim: low GI Answer: True it is low GI because it does not have much glucose in it, it is mainly fructose. However fructose has to go to the liver for processing. If we consume a large amount of fructose it ... »
Why are chilli peppers hot? A chemical in chillies called capsaicin stimulates the thermoreceptors (detect mild temperature changes) and nociceptors (detect pain) on your tongue. This incorrectly gives the brain that the tongue is burning. This sensation is temporary and will decrease in time. Why do some people tolerate spicy foods better than ... »
There is so much in this episode for you: * What is the best method for cleaning metal baking pans? * Can you make ice-cream popcorn? * Can you make popcorn from beans? * Can you make cotton candy in a clothes dryer? * Does covering a watermelon in cement make it last longer? * Are swim rings dangerous? * Self tanning ... »
Chocolaté Cremeux with Raspberry Jelly Chocolate Cremeux Recipe Ingredients 200g (7.05 ounces) (7.05 ounces (199.86 grams)) Milk Chocolate 270g (9.52 ounces) (9.52 ounces (269.89 grams)) Dark Chocolate 550g (19.4 ounces) (19.4 ounces (549.98 grams)) or 2 1/4 cups plus cream 35% fat 120g (4.23 ounces) (4.23 ounces (119.92 grams)) egg yolks (approx 8 yolks) 60g (2.12 ounces) (2.12 ounces (60.... »
I bought a new cookbook, well it is a very old cookbook. The first edition of Domestic Cookery By A Lady was published in 1806. Subsequent editions have additions and omissions, the copy I have is a 67th edition from 1843. Original recipes in this edition are marked with ER to recognise ... »
There are many documents out there claiming to be the secret coca-cola recipe. Coke denies them and when the expensive ingredients have been sourced and the recipes made people inevitably say, "it doesn't taste like coke". Instead of putting all the ingredients together in one batch I decided to keep them all seperate ... »
Depression Pie Recipe unbaked 8" pastry crust 1 1/2 cups water 4 tablespoons flour 1 cup sugar dash vanilla 2 teaspoons water 5 tablespoons butter Pour the water into the pie crust. Mix together the flour and the sugar. Sprinkle this mixture over the top. Slice the butter finely and add to the pie. Cover sides of crust with ... »
Damper Recipe 375g (13.23 ounces) plain all purpose flour 3 tsp baking powder 1 teaspoons salt 90g (3.17 ounces) butter, melted 125mL (4.23 fluid ounces) milk Mix all the ingredients together and knead until well combined. Double wrap in foil and bake in the fire. Or roll into a snake and wrap around a stick to cook it in the flames. This is fun but ... »
When a cake falls over in transport or sinks in the middle or breaks apart when you try and tip it out of the tin how can you turn it into a success? Watch this cake rescue video for some ideas. This episode shows how to fix a broken bundt cake. Quick Yoghurt Mousse for ... »
Above: A marshmallow plant 210 year old cough lozenges Excerpt from The Family Receipt-book, or, Universal Repository of Useful Knowledge and Experience in All the Various Branches of Economy 1810 Famous Tablets de Guimauve, or French Lozenges of Marshmallows, being their grand Remedies for all Sorts of Coughs. These Lozenges are considered throughout France, as among the very ... »
You have sent me lots of videos to debunk, this week we take a look at chocolate popcorn, microorganisms that are crawling on your face, onion storage, testing honey to see if it is pure and more. Enter for your chance to win one of ten Wiltshire baking prize packs This is a competition for best photo ... »
Chocolate Chantilly Cream Recipe 500g (17.64 ounces) or 2 cups cream 35% fat 180g (6.35 ounces) milk chocolate, chopped Bring the cream to the boil and pour it over the chopped milk chocolate, leave to sit for a couple of minutes and then stir gently until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge to chill while you prepare the rest of the ... »
Copying other artists works is a great way to study their style and learn new things. Picasso is obviously more well known for his paintings rather than his sculptures. However he was ahead of his time in his choice to make sculptures out of assembled objects rather than chiselling marble. He made this guitar ... »
