The in-laws recently returned from the States laden with ‘candy’. I had to resist the urge to cram it all down my throat in one go, and decided to turn some of it into a cheesecake. There was all sorts in there. Pop Tarts (are they still around over here? The most absurd excuse for breakfast ever), Baby Ruths, random […]
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You may have noticed I rarely do full-on review posts like this. It’s just not my thing. I’d run out of things to say too quickly. But for this gadget I’m willing to make an exception. You know how some kitchen gadgets get used once, and even if you like them you’ll shuffle them away to a back cupboard? Or […]
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Hold on to your toques, this is a Blumenthal gadget-fest. Here’s a run-down of the Heston kitchen toys employed in this recipe: Measuring Spoons Kitchen Wizz Pro Adjustable Rolling Pin Oven Thermometer Probe Thermometer Timer Whisk Silicone Spatulas Chef’s Knife That’s a hell of a list. The odd one out in this list is the Kitchen Wizz Pro, a beast […]
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What is it with burgers? After spending the 2000s in the doldrums, they’re now elevated to greasy lunch treat du jour. I was a little surprised to see this recipe from Heston pop up online; his In Search of Total Perfection Burger involves grinding different meat cuts together, the most laborious method for making a bun you’ve ever seen, and […]
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