The complete beginner’s guide from an experienced barista This article is about the art of extracting the perfect espresso at home like the professionals. More often than not, coffee has become an afterthought: a means to a happier start and an unorganised ritual in our days. Yet, coffee is so much more than that; engrained in […]
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Blanching: culinary schools’ most underappreciated technique https://blanched.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Yellow-Black-Vintage-Collage-Film-Typography-Title-YouTube-Intro-Video.mp4 So, what is blanching? Simply put, blanching is the process of utilising liquid, most commonly heavily salted water, to begin cooking. Then, rapidly stop the cooking process of your ingredient when you’ve reached the desired texture. Science tells us: Heat transfer is proportional to the difference
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Undoubtedly, the hospitality industry is in turmoil. COVID came, creating carnage for restaurants all over the globe. According to The Caterer, ‘1,932 restaurants entered insolvency’ in the UK last year. Shakespeare Martineau’s analysis indicated that ‘10% of business administrations in the UK were from the Hospitality sector.’ It’s not much better abroad. America’s National Restaurant
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