The popularity of natural materials in cookware is timeless. While we continue to explore steels, plastics and other innovations, there is a connection between the food we eat and the earth we walk on that cannot be broken.
Consider, for example, the timeless appeal of the tagine or clay pot.
The rapidly increasing popularity of Himalayan salt bricks embraces this connection to the earth. …
At The Essential Ingredient, we know how lucky we are to live in Australia. While, as Australians, we may not boast a clearly defined national cuisine, we are endlessly fortunate to have such broad access to the dishes, techniques and ingredients of so many varied cultures.
We are certainly proud to stock some of the finest ingredients and …
Saffron, the most prized of all spices, is highly sought after for its vivid red-orange colour, its aroma and its flavour. Though expensive, a little saffron goes a long way, and only a few small threads are needed for each dish.
Be wary of cheaper alternatives; there are many fake saffron products on the market, so it is important to …
The Essential Ingredient’s Egg White Powder is the pastry chef’s secret weapon.
A free-flowing powder made from the glucose-reduced and spray-dried egg whites of quality farm-fresh eggs, egg white powder has many advantages over fresh.
Egg white powder is commonly used in baking, found in recipes for pavlova, meringue, soufflé, curd, marzipan, icings, ice creams and sorbets.
Save on waste when …
There’s something about biting into a delicate caramel that goes beyond taste. Somehow, these sweet treats evoke childhood memories of long drives with the family and visits to distant relatives, and each bite brings a spark of joy.
In France, one name is synonymous with quality salted caramels; ‘La Maison D’Armorine’.
Founded in 1946, The House of Armorine …
A glazed ham is the centrepiece for many a Christmas table, and for good reason.
The shimmering surface, often punctuated with studded cloves, is carved through to reveal the juicy, pink pork below, perfect served alongside both hot or cold spreads.
The perfect glaze is sweet and fruity; rich without overpowering the flavour of the meat. The flavours permeate the ham while …
Fruit puddings have been closely associated with Christmas for centuries, the rich, sweet pudding as much a part of the celebration for many households as the tree and wreath.
Making your own Christmas pudding to an authentic recipe can take hours (and sometimes days), and in the lead up to your annual feast, every spare minute counts.
Luckily, if you choose to …
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