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• The (mother) sauces that every cook should know

  16-12-2020 in Ingredients Techniques

  If you have spent more than a few weeks at a culinary school, you couldn’t ignore it: the classic sauces schedule, as prepared at the end of the 19th century by the French chef Escoffier. But is it still relevant today? Read more

• Fish sauce: a historic flavour enhancer

  17-09-2020 in Ingredients

  If you've ever made Asian-inspired dishes, you're bound to have come across the Thai fish sauce called Nam Pla or the Vietnamese version called Nuoc Mam. Time to take a closer look at this ancient, fragrant flavour enhancer. Read more

• 9 facts about the fuel that keeps chefs going: coffee

  19-08-2020 in Ingredients

  Most chefs prefer their cuppa Joe black... And in copious amounts. Coffee keeps you alert and keeps you going, and we can all use some of that. In this blog we share nine facts about the black gold! Read more

• The top 5 most viewed vegan components

  18-06-2020 in Ingredients Tips & trics

  Guests' wishes are changing, and the demand for vegan dishes is increasing. Chefs are trying to meet this demand and are searching for solutions to prepare the classic dishes, but now with a vegan twist. Read more

• Top 10 crumbles

  16-03-2020 in Ingredients Tips & trics

  Crumbles are incredibly versatile! When you think of crumbles, you might immediately think about sweet preparations. However, in recent years you will have seen more and more savoury crumbles. In this blog we'll tell you about the 10 most viewed crumbles. Read more

• 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