Posts by Brook

Isaac, Though it's is sad to see friends leave, you don't have to lose all contact, especially with the convenience of e-mail. Yes, there will inevitably be attrition, but there will also be some who stay in touch through multiple...

In browsing catalogues, I noticed cake rings (no bottoms), but know nothing about them. In theory, they would seem better than springform pans in that you don't have to worry about the bottom warping or the sides not fitting, but if...

I would like to make brioche and wondered what the difference is, beyond ease of removal, when you use a tinned steel brioche pans v. a non-stick one. Which surface do you like and why? Thank you!

Risa, I'm thrilled that you like your mixer. I really like mine too. By the way, some attachments, including the colander/sieve as well as the pasta maker, are on sale at amazon.com. I just got the sieve and it really does a great job...

In several baking books, marble and granite pastry boards are recommended for keeping the dough cold. Though the writers caution that acid, such as lemon juice, can cause damage to marble, I have not read similar cautions about granite....

Iza, where is your ginger scone recipe posted? I use a recipe from Williams-Sonoma, but am always on the look-out for new variations. Do you know how to make candy ginger yourself too? Thanks.

I'm curious about the difference between fleur de sel and sea salt. Is one a fancy name for the other? Can they be used interchangeably?

I do not intend to discourage anyone from getting the machine. Some points to consider include: the accessories for the Kenwood are not as readily available as those for KitchenAids, which, in addition to offering "package...

News flash: There is a big sale on the British made Kenwood electric mixer (7 qt. size, 650 watt motor, I think) at Williams-Sonoma for half price (currently $250)! The brand is not so well-known here as Kitchen Aid, so they haven't...

Another vote for the Braun! I've used mine for years and am very satisfied with it, despite the yellowish tinge on the casing.