Culinary Achievers

DEAD DOUGH Dead dough is a edible medium for sculpture or showpiece made from a mixture of flour, sugar and water, basically. Molasses can be used, in case colour is desired for a darker shade.  The art of dead dough making is an ancient one, dating as far back as Egyptian times. Sugar and wheat (flour) were two of the most common foodstuffs available to the Egyptians. Bread was the staple diet of most Egyptians. Dead dough, an artisan bread (no yeast) are used for decoration only, typically as centrepieces. In modern day, stencils are also been used for making sculptures. Stencils can be made out of simple paper chart or other materials such as metals like steel or any other medium can be used. The stencils have to be wrapped with silver foil before use. The dough takes the shape of the stencil or mould being used. Different sizes and shapes of cutters can be used too. These are usually made of metal such as steel. The dough i...

Introduction  Molecular mixology is the process of creating cocktails using the equipment and techniques of molecular gastronomy. It includes all the various methods which are being used in the modern kitchen. They include usage of gels, foams, powder, atomized sprays etc. The focus is on using fresh ingredients from the kitchen in the bar and enhancing the flavors’ of the drinks. Traditional Background   Traditional mixology stress on measured mixing of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to a harmonious whole. Traditionally, molecular mixology was layering of ingredients in the cocktails and adding few of the fresh herbs, fruit puree and fruit nectars to have a fresh taste. Modern Concept – Modern molecular mixology is used on application of scientific analysis and techniques to cooking and mixing, mostly working with foams and gels to create unique drink texture and flavor Many of the traditional kitchen ingred...

CANDY MAKING  This blog explains all about the Candy, its history, classification, process of making & all other aspects to educate the audience about its popularity. WHAT IS CANDY? Candy, also called sweets or lollies, is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient.  HISTORY Prior to the 1900s, candy was commonly sold unwrapped from carts in the street, where it was exposed to dirt and insects. With advancements in technology, wax paper was adopted, and foil and cellophane were imported from France by DuPont in 1925. Necco packagers were one of the first companies to package without human touch. CLASSIFICATION TOOLS USED Pots : Heavy (copper, anodized aluminum, cast aluminum or cast iron) pot with deep and straight sides; this will help prevent boil overs.  It should be large enough to hold 3 to 4 times the volume of the ingredients. Spoons : Long handled ...