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• Tempering chocolate 2.0

  15-01-2020 in Ingredients Tips & trics

  Tempering chocolate in a restaurant kitchen is often difficult because conditions are often not optimal. In this blog we tell you all you need to know about chocolate and how to work with it with the help of master patissier Hidde de Brabander! Read more

• Sambai vinegar: the Japanese condiment

  05-12-2019 in Ingredients

  Have you ever heard of sambai vinegar? Today we'll tell you more about this very popular Japanese condiment. Read more

• Making your own miso in just 2 steps

  08-08-2019 in Ingredients

  Miso is a commonly used product in kitchens everywhere. It is a product that you want to keep using, but you also want to distinguish yourself from your colleagues. At Gastronomixs, we have the solution: make your own miso! Read more

• Garlic's more subtle cousin

  04-07-2019 in Ingredients

  Everything you have always wanted to know about wild garlic: when it is available, where, whether you can pick it yourself, and more! Read more

• Mirin, sushi vinegar, and rice vinegar

  06-06-2019 in Ingredients

  You may already be familiar with mirin, sushi vinegar, and rice vinegar. They can be found in almost every kitchen these days. But what are the differences between them? Read more

• Perfectly cooked fish without breaking a sweat

  16-05-2019 in Ingredients

  Cooking your products to perfection is an art! It's the Holy Grail for chefs, as the perfect preparation is what makes a dish. In this blog, we tell you everything you need to know about cooking fish at a low temperature. Read more

• Gel and jelly: which gelling agents should you use?

  20-12-2018 in Ingredients

  Making a jelly might seem simple but what actually happens when you make a gel or jelly? In this blog we give an overview of the most commonly used gelling agents in the kitchen and how to use them. Read more

• The many types and uses of pine nuts

  02-08-2018 in Ingredients

  Pine nuts have become a popular ingredient in kitchens all around the world. Yet, not many people know where the pine nut comes from or where it grows. That is why today’s short blog will help you to expand your knowledge of commodities! Read more

• Lardo di Colonnata

  04-05-2018 in Ingredients

  You can never have too much knowledge about products, which is why today's blog item talks about Lardo di Colonnata. Read more

• Quinoa, a flowering plant

  25-04-2018 in Ingredients

  Since a couple of years, quinoa has become very popular. Wondering about where quinoa comes from and how to cook it? We've got the answers! Read more