Posts by auzzi

Macaron = mac - a - ron  [like Ron Howard, the director]   Macaroon = mac - a - roon [like the -oon sound in "raccoon"]

GF cake mixes? too expensive for what they are ..   Simple GF cake recipe with homemdae GF flour blend alternative http://www.landolakes.com/recipe/1312/vanilla-pound-cake-gluten-free-recipe   Note: As a...

Try this:   Chickpea Gravy 2 Tbsp plain oil 1 tsp fresh garlic 3 tsp minced fresh ginger root 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp paprika 4 cups unsalted vegetable stock [GF] 1/3 cup besan flour [not...

Pavlova should have a crisp outer shell with a soft, marshmallow type interior. If it is chewy, then it's wrong.   Too much cornstarch/Cornflour will cause the marshmallow centre to have either a floury or "chewy"...

Icing? buttercream?  the rolled fondant has absorbed moisture/oil from the buttercream ...

Arrowroot

I must admit that I have never used cardboard for cakeboards. I mainly do fruitcake, but even for regular cakes, I use covered Masonite or 3-6mm [1/8-1/4-inch] thick MDF ..

Check to see if the sugar is cane sugar or sugar-beet sugar... Cane sugar is the best ..

Depends where you are: my employer has the rule - * no rings except for plain wedding band, * no watches * no bracelets * no necklaces * no badges, brooches or pins * earrings - plain round rings: no studs, no dangles * face...

Easy First 1. cube cake 2. soak in alcohol [juice] 3. toss with pouring/stirring/thin custard [zuppa inglesia] 4. add canned drained fruits or fresh fruits 5. present in glasses, bowls etc decorate with 1. jello, whipped...