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Shokupan Bread: Why Flour Type Matters
Mastering Shokupan: The Secrets to Perfect Japanese Milk Bread
Ever wondered why some homemade bread is fluffier than others? Dive into the world of Shokupan and discover why the protein content in your flour makes all the difference. Learn the essential Tangzhong technique and expert tips on kneading and baking temperatures to achieve that signature soft, pillowy texture every time. Perfect for your morning toast!
Herb Crust Provençal: Easy Crumb Topping for Fish
I came up with this recipe when I was desperately looking for a way to recreate a fish dish I knew and loved from my childhood in Germany. My mother regularly bought frozen fish fillets with a herb crust, sold as “Bordelaise” or “Provençal”. Maybe you have seen them from different producers in the frozen-food…
Seasoning Mix “Herbes de Provence”
As a child I spent two years in France due to my father’s work for an electronic company. During this time, my mother learned about French cuisine and the herbs used. Later, when we moved back to Germany, besides of the new dishes she has learned to cook, one thing remained in her cooking and…
Carnivore vs. Vegetarian vs. Vegan?
As an inveterate carnivore, I finally have to express my… Hmmm, what actually? Displeasure, astonishment, frustration? … about all this vegan hype. Is it a fad? Is it justified? Are THEY a bit over the top? I can remember that – I do not know exactly when it started – the same hype has been…
To Peel Or Not To Peel – Part 2
For today’s lunch I prepared pork filet with mushroom sauce and vegetable rice. Cleaning the mushrooms, I remembered some TV cooking shows where the chef was suggesting to peel the mushrooms. Doing the same, I thought, what for??! What difference does it make? So I took back the paper towel I started up wiping the…
To Peel or Not To Peel – this is the question!
Preparing my Fruity Pasta Salad for lunch today I stumbled over this question. I love to watch cooking shows of all kinds on TV: to get new ideas, to see how professional cooks prepare something or to laugh about the unintentional stupidest of non-professionals. I am sure all of us sometimes think we could do…