Chefs, cooks and bakers can’t be wrong. Copper pots and pans are fantastic. This is an age-old debate that is never going to resolve. Humans love what they love and are staunch in their steadfastness, and as such, we differ greatly (thankfully, or it would be one big boring planet!). We all know people who […]
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Help! My Gelatine won’t set.
This is such a common question for me. When I started using Gelatine and making up my own recipes I went through so many unset batches that I just wanted to quit using it. Then I looked online and began to understand the acidity and alkalinity of various foods such as fruits and alcohols. Let […]
Sea Salt – The Perfect Partner
Salt is used as a flavour enhancer in cooking and for adding a finishing touch to a gastronomic creation, such as Black Salt. Most often cooks grab traditional cooking (iodised) salt for their everyday cooking. The reasons below will prove that sea salt is your perfect kitchen companion. Unlike other types of salt, such as […]
Working with Gelatine – Dissolving
Are you having difficulty dissolving Gelatine leaves? I had this same problem and it took me a few trials to really work out what I was doing wrong. However, with a very simple method you will keep your sanity and begin to love using this gelatinous product. Titanium Gelatine Leaves The initial dissolving process is […]
Luscious Ruby Chocolate
Ruby Chocolate revealed globally in 2017 by the famous Swiss Chocolatiers Barry Callebaut. We have all heard alto about the new fourth chocolate as it is being called, but very few of us have had a chance to taste this new creation. Is this a real product or some concocted confection? Basically, yes, this is […]
Our AfterPay Sale March 13th and 14th
Our annual Afterpay Sale will be on for a thrilling two days over March the 13th and 14th. We will be offering a flat 15% discount off everything in our online store. The sale starts at 00:01 on 13th March and runs through till 23:59 on the 14th March. All you will need to do […]
One year on – Instagram- with Gourmet Goldmine
Ruby Chocolate – A gorgeous new ingredient, full of unusual flavor. This has been very successful. Titanium & Gold Gelatine – My go-to dessert ingredient for special occasions. Home baking at its best – Who could go past hot from the oven Challah. Dessert Sparkle – Ruby Gold Lustre Dust for chocolates, cakes, and pastries. […]
Spice of Life
Many of the herbs and spices we use today come from exotic places, such as India, South East Asia, Mexico and the Caribbean. The spice trade brought rare spices back to Europe and created huge fortunes for many of the top trading companies of the day. Indeed, the spice trade can be traced back over […]