Sourdough for starters (or grow your own pet yeast)

My experience on how to ferment and keep a wild yeast starter for sourdough baking

Chocolate tempering – a visual guide

I got a bit bored with never remembering the crucial temperatures in each part of the tempering process every time I wanted to work with chocolate in my bakes. Searching for websites or leafing through numerous books is time consuming so I thought I’d draw up a resource to help me – a visual aide

French meringue recipe and ‘meringue 101’

My best and most trusted French meringue recipe, together with hints and tips on meringues problems – or a ‘meringue 101’

Maths, algebra and making puff pastry

How maths can help you with your puff pastry making!