Cookie recipe used in the tests: 175g (6.17 ounces) (1 cup) brown sugar 165g (5.82 ounces) (165g (5.82 ounces)) white sugar 150g (5.29 ounces) butter 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1 egg 225g (7.94 ounces) (1 1/2 cups) plain flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 400g (14.11 ounces) chocolate chips (normally for cookies I'd use chopped chocolate but considering how many batches I had to make... »
A subscriber recently sent me a link to a video where the creator used berries from the Linden tree to make chocolate. They said it "tastes exactly like chocolate". Which of course means we have to try it. Cocoa beans are special. They contain the chocolatey flavour, colour and smell of chocolate. ... »
I was struck by the beauty of what I thought was a gingerbread house in a 150 year old cookbook. But according to the book it was a decoration made of gum paste. Not to be deterred I drew up a template for it and baked it out of gingerbread. Source: Drawing ... »
Have you ever tried dry aged steak? What about ice cream bread? Or hacks to reduce blood glucose spikes? Let's look at the science behind these and test out what works. »
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. »
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. »
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 ... »
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 ... »
Debunking more fake hacks and looking at dodgy story time videos. Click-bait is on the rise. Using titles and thumbnail images that are misleading is technically against YouTube policies. But they do not seem to enforce that policy when people use highly exaggerated thumbnails and titles that misrepresent what is in ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
These hacks are getting more and more dangerous it is ridiculous. Youtube used to be a great place to go for how-to videos. Sadly, they are eroding that reputation one hack video at a time. In this episode I am testing... 1. Should you store avocados in water in the fridge? According to this ... »
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 ... »
