Posts by holden

There's one out last year called 'The Handmade Loaf' by Dan Lepard. He travelled around Europe trying breads from places like Ukraine, Ireland, Russia, and Czech Republic (and others). He helped make another one called 'Baking with...

Some of the stuff in 'Desserts: A Lifelong Passion' by Michel Roux blows my mind. There's a sweet ravioli with caramel bananas and passionfruit sauce that I'd kill my Grandma to get at. Basics are good too.

I just got this book out from the library; I agree, it is very valuable and useful. I thought his idea to include pictures of one of his cows being taken to slaughter, killed, butchered and hung was very good- it's easy to forget the...

Hey guys Does anyone have a recipe for a cognac and prune sauce? Also, I start a new job next week and need to bone up on my sauces generally- anyone know any good literature or websites? Thanks all, Ben.

Hi The recipe my boss wants me to use for chocolate brownies is really boring and prone to not rise at all; does anyone else have any good alternatives? Thanks for suggestions, Ben.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions- I was adding the cream at room temperature, causing the sugar to go bitty.

Hi, I'm new to the site so I hope this message is in the right area. I want to make a caramel containing passionfruit that will stay reasonably viscous at room temperature so I can pour onto cakes/other fruit etc. Does anyone have any...