The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – The Final – 2025

November 8, 2025 by
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It seems as if the Bake Off just started and now it is over. Signature challenge: British iced finger bun. There are 11 online recipes for iced finger buns in our Library. Darcie: Time, as always, was a factor -for the bakers, but it was not the biggest obstacle that Tom faced. He accidentally put citric acid into his dough… read more

From basic to bougie

November 6, 2025 by
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One aspect of food history that fascinates me is how certain items can be considered trash food in one era only to be exhorted as gourmet in the next. This holds true for many items: lobster, ribs, chicken wings, pork belly, and even caviar. Why do these items climb from peasant food to high dining fare? Sometimes the driving force… read more

What’s really in that can of pumpkin

November 5, 2025 by
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Unlike the pumpkin in Disney's classic tale Cinderella, the contents of the cans of pumpkins in your pantry will not transform into a coach to carry you to the ball. Some people even claim that what's in the can isn't pumpkin at all, it's squash. Food writer Kimberly Holland wants to set the record straight, and says that the substance… read more

Will one of these be the next “it” ingredient?

November 5, 2025 by
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Like any fashion, ingredient fads come and go. For a while, tajín could be found on everything, and before that, miso had its moment. Flavor and the Menu takes a look at six ingredients that might just be the next breakout star. Noor’s black lime tofu from Ottolenghi by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage and Noor Murad The article breaks… read more

Food news antipasto

November 3, 2025 by
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The Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland updates its online guide monthly, adding recommendation based on its inspectors' travels. It recently added 24 new restaurants to its listings, including locations run by Aiden Byrne, Adam Handling, and Tom Kerridge. In 2026, Michelin plans to host the live launch of its updated guide in Ireland for the first time. Speaking of… read more

The Great British Bake Off/Baking Show – Patisserie Week – 2025

November 1, 2025 by
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We are near the finish line. Week nine is all about patisserie. Again, Darcie has been sharing the "comments" here. I have been setting them up - and adding online links etc. I have a lot to catch up on! Signature Challenge: Cream horns. How to make cream horns Cream horn are also called cannoncini (the Italian name) or Schaumrollen… read more
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