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Seasonal produce

Berries: simple techniques for enjoying them in more ways

A flexible guide to macerating strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, combining their flavours, and trying uncooked or gently cooked preparations without relying on rigid measurements.

Latest additions

Latest additions

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Kitchen science

Cooking Science: How Fat Influences Food

Fat does more than add richness: it can act as a cooking medium, transfer heat, and help form emulsions. This guide focuses on observing food and adjusting technique rather than treating general rules as universal promises.

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Kitchen science

What Changes in Food When We Control Fermentation

Controlling fermentation means guiding a microbial transformation so that acidity, aromas, gas, alcohol, or texture develop predictably. It also means recognising that preservation and safety are not automatic: they depend on the method, the acidity achieved, and suitable practices.

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Recipes

Recipes to enjoy

Fijian vakalolo
75 minIntermediate

Fijian vakalolo

A Fijian dessert of grated cassava, steamed and served with a coconut and caramelized sugar sauce.

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Ethiopian Dabo Bread
100 minIntermediate

Ethiopian Dabo Bread

A tender Ethiopian wheat bread seasoned with coriander, fenugreek, and nigella. This version uses honey and is baked in a loaf pan.

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