Queen Fine Foods, best known in my pantry for food colouring and vanilla extract, have just released a vegetarian alternative to gelatine. Queen Jel-It-In contains no animal by-products and is sustainably extracted from seaweed and seeds from the carob tree, which I didn't think sounded very appetizing until I discovered that regular gelatin is a combination of peptides and … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Strawberry Layered Eton Mess
We have a delicious recipe for the berry lovers out there, it's this Strawberry Layered Eton Mess. Don't be fooled by the name, this is one mess that you can embrace! Picture this - whipped cream, meringue and berries. It's easy to make but still looks (and tastes) worthy of any dinner party guest... Serves: 4-6 You Need: 500mls thickened cream 1/3 cup caster … [Read more...]
Potato and Pancetta Salad with Lemon Yoghurt Dressing
Queen Fine Foods was established in 1897 and they are still delivering quality essences and flavourings, they are also a 100% Australian-owned family company. They select the finest lemons to extract the full flavour and give you access to lemons anytime. Queen Lemon Essence has a fabulous full flavour that can be used in any recipe calling for lemon zest or juice. One … [Read more...]
Fresh Figs Poached in Rosewater and Honey
The rose is the flower of romance, a flower that many gardeners take extremely seriously and great pride in. There is more to the thrall of the rose than its physical beauty; it is also well known for its medicinal properties and ability to subtly enhance the flavour of food, and we can't forget its perfume. Queen Fine Foods has recognised all of these properties and captured … [Read more...]
Lemon, Rosewater and Mint Mock-Tail
The beauty of a rose is rivaled only by its perfume; you also have to keep in mind that it has useful medicinal properties and can be used to enhance the flavour of food. Queen Fine Foods has made using Rosewater in cooking a simple, no mess, no fuss affair with their Rosewater Essence. You can buy it at leading supermarkets and independents for a very budget friendly price. … [Read more...]
Royal Chocolate Éclairs
Whether you love the Queen or want our nation to be royalty-free, there is no doubting we all love a public holiday! For the upcoming long weekend why not celebrate our beginnings and whip up these delicious Royal Chocolate Éclairs from Queen Fine Foods. Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes You Need: 50g butter 1 cup plain flour, sifted twice 3 … [Read more...]
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