There is no comparison between bought frozen puff pastry and homemade all butter pastry. Puff pastry takes a bit of practice but the effort is worth it. Our 6 Month Diploma students concentrate on mastering this skill in their second term. Essentially puff pastry is a laminated dough which consists of two elements: the detrempe […]
This rich and indulgent cake was devised by Courtney Thompson, who was a student on our Six Month Diploma in 2013. If you’re looking for cherry recipes or cherry desserts, this one is for you! It’s a brilliant cake idea to impress during a party. What makes this dessert delicious is the white chocolate ganache paired […]
Because frozen raspberries are easy to find this pudding can be made all year round and can be a little taste of summer on a cold February day! Only use fresh raspberries when they are in season and plentiful. Because raspberries vary in sweetness always check the sweetness of the finished fool. It may seem […]
Atholl Brose is a drink that is made with oats, honey and whisky. There are many different methods of making it but in essence the oats are steeped in warm water and the resulting milk is used as the base of the drink. Honey and whisky are added to taste and some people like to […]
Hot Cross Buns are traditionally served at Easter and are delicious. They are best served warm from the oven but are still good the next day, toasted like a tea cake. This recipe uses a starter dough which helps to give more flavour. To ring the changes use different types of dried fruits, not just […]
According to Zero Waste Scotland we waste around 1.35 million tonnes of food and drink every year. This is a shocking figure and the Scottish government has set a target of reducing waste by a third by 2025. In order for this to become a reality we all need to do our part. So, from […]
It’s ‘oil’ in the taste This year we have put a particular focus on olive oils and have started to sell a stunning new range from the Extremadura region in western Spain. But what’s so special about olive oil and what should we be looking out for? Olive trees were being cultivated around the Mediterranean […]
The top five knives everyone needs in their kitchen. As everyone knows, perhaps the most worthwhile investment you can make to help your culinary skills is in a range of good quality knives to make all those preparation and finishing tasks easier. They need not cost a fortune, but will repay you time and again […]
Sally Gardner graduated from Edinburgh New Town Cookery School last March having completed and passed the Three Month Intermediate/Advanced Certificate with distinction. When she was a student here she wrote some blogs for us about life as a student at ENTCS. We have asked her to write another one 8 months later to hear what […]
Ailidh Fraser-Medcalf (11) from Edinburgh found a voucher for the Children’s One Day Cookery Course in her Christmas stocking – all the way from relatives in Australia! Ailidh loves food and trying different styles but so far has left the cooking to Mum and Dad. That could be about to change – here’s what Ailidh […]