Using Egg Substitutes For Meringues

This week’s reader’s question is:
Can you use a product like “just egg whites” to make meringues instead of cracking and separating eggs?


Posted in Foodie's Ask, The Foodie-file, Tue, 16/12/08 | 5 comments

When is curry really curry?

Candycanejane e-mailed this week with this question:

Can red curry be used in place of curry for a recipe. Whats the difference? Thanks, Candy.
The word curry really refers to a blend of spices and aromatics and really could be based on an number of different spices. Asian countries tend to have curry blends that are particular [...]


Posted in Foodie's Ask, The Foodie-file, Mon, 22/09/08 | 4 comments

Oyster Sauce

This weeks question comes from Creina, “What does oyster sauce taste like? Does it have a fishy taste? If so, what is a substitute for it in recipes (stir-fry, etc.) Thanks, Creina”


Posted in Foodie's Ask, The Foodie-file, Mon, 18/08/08 | 6 comments