Described as one of Mary Berry’s “favourite” cakes to bake, she reminisced that the Victoria Sponge started her love for cooking cakes. “For my first job for the Electricity Board, I would visit people in their homes and teach them how to use their ovens by cooking this fabulous cake,” Mary Berry said. “The all-in-one … Read more
Christmas desserts don’t have to be traditional, in fact, straying from heavy fruit cakes and cinnamon-rich puddings makes for a nice change. Those who love a chocolate course after dinner should look no further than James Martin’s easy fondants. Made with a very British twist of tea, the indulgent puddings are served individually so there’s … Read more
Jamie Oliver’s pumpkin and ginger soup is an easy recipe to follow and perfect for boosting your immunity against circulating colds and flu. Pumpkin is packed with beta-carotene, said nutritionist Nicola Shubrook, that turns into vitamin A when eaten. “Vitamin A plays an important role in promoting immune function,” said Shubrook. Ginger is full of … Read more
Trompeau Bakery & Cafe is joining the rise of high-end bakeries expanding their reach to keep up with Denver’s demand for baked goods. The bakery: Trompeau Bakery & Cafe, 934 16th St., on the ground floor of Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown About: Trompeau Bakery debuted its first location in Englewood near the University of Denver campus … Read more
Eggs do have a long shelf life regardless of where they’re kept but they can quickly deteriorate in freshness when stored in certain places. When an egg broken onto a flat surface has a watery, spread-out white, this usually indicates that the egg is stale. While this is hard to determine without cracking them open, … Read more
Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that makes a great side dish for many meals, from fish to roasted meat of your choice. However, like Brussels sprouts, cabbage often gets bad press, evoking bad memories of unpleasant school dinners but it doesn’t have to be like that if it is cooked a certain way. With a … Read more
How long is soup good for in the fridge? On average, three to four days. The colder months of the year call for big batches of hot soup – and, with those, come plenty of leftovers. As you work through the rest of a batch, knowing how long your soup stays fresh is crucial to … Read more
Dr Puja Agarwal, an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush University, in Chicago, in the United States, was part of a team that established just how powerful strawberries are at protecting the brain. Pelargonidin-rich foods include raspberries and blueberries, but strawberries are particularly high in the compound. Photo: Shutterstock “We found … Read more
Roast potatoes are many people’s favourite part of a roast dinner, and they can be cooked in several ways to make them crispy. Mary’s recipe calls for four ingredients with the potatoes ready to serve in around an hour from start to finish. The notes said: “A roast potato should be ultra crispy and golden … Read more
Baking recipes typically require separating an egg from the yolk to make the likes of a meringue or macaron. There’s the separation method that requires gently transferring the egg yolk back and forth from egg shells, but that could lead to a splintered yolk. Instead, I thought I would give the “yolk fishing method” that … Read more
