We all remember that one fateful episode of Masterchef Australia where "the Dark Lord of the Pastry Kitchen", Adriano Zumbo, was summoned to deliver a challenge that would truly test even the most experienced pastry amateurs - the macaron tower. Zumbo gained his notoriety after setting the croquembouche challenge in 2009, after which many inspired [...]
Mention the word "pesto" and it conjures up images of the very well-known Pesto alla Genovese, the bright green basil and pine nut condiment from Genoa in the northern parts of Italy. Less known, yet equally as tasty, is its southern cousin - Pesto alla Trapanese, from the fishing town Trapani in the western parts [...]
There comes a point in every cook's life, normally after having made Hollandaise sauce or a crème brûlée, when he must decide what to do with the leftover egg whites. Of course they can be frozen, but that is just delaying the inevitable decision that must eventually be made. A quick Google search will yield [...]