Posts by paulkaye

I'm starting to think you're right. The price isn't obscene but I need to plan delivery in advance, whereas ice is available more locally and immediately. The mess of melting ice is annoying but I think I'll have to...

I guess a lot will depend on the price and I'm still waiting to hear about that (as well as reliable supply). If I go ahead I'll post the results here. Thanks for all your thoughts.

Yes, at any point after the stock (or any food) comes off the heat, I'd be extra-careful about potential contamination. That means I'd prefer to touch the food directly as little as possible. Placing the stock-pot or closed...

Has anyone tried using dry ice for rapid cooling of stock or other food items? I am looking at starting a food business where the customers are particularly vulnerable to disease and, as a scientist, I'm paranoid about...

That sounds like a good workaround. I will give it a go. Thank you.

Sorry to be a killjoy but just a warning about using raw peanuts. A fungus which has the nasty habit of producing an incredibly carcinogenic toxin is quite partial to the odd peanut. Industrially processed peanuts (especially in...

I need to steer clear of tomatoes entirely. You wouldn't believe how annoying that is!

This is my first post and I'm also somewhat of an amateur so I apologise for my ignorance!   Brushing beef bones with tomato paste sounds like a great way to get sweet, caramel flavours. However, I have a...