Rochelle Van Der Merwe
Ribbon Stage
Have you ever read a baking recipe and it tells you to get eggs and sugar to ribbon stage? Or tells you to mix until it "sits on top"....
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
How to Make Swiss Meringue
If you have never made Swiss meringue, here is a video showing just how simple it is to make. Add some butter and it is my personal...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Biscuit Cutting
Learn the common mistakes people make when cutting out biscuits (and how to correct them) in this short video. Looking for a bench...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Sep 1, 2021
- 1 min
Getting Dough Off Your Hands
Are you trying to figure out how to get that wet dough off your hands? This short video shows you the trick!
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 13, 2021
- 1 min
Creme Anglaise
Learn how to make Creme Anglaise from start to finish in this video! An absolute necessity when making this (and really most) custards is...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Apr 29, 2021
- 1 min
Shaping Palmiers
Here is a quick video showing you how to shape palmiers. If you don't have a bench scraper, it will be the most useful tool you find in...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is just that: simple. You already have the ingredients at home likely, and it won't take long to make. There is no need for...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Dec 23, 2020
- 1 min
How to Make Italian Meringue
If you've ever wondered how to make Italian Meringue (add gelatin and it becomes a marshmallow!), here is a video showing you how. This...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
How to cook crepes
Here is a quick video demonstrating how to cook crepes.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Nov 11, 2020
- 1 min
How to make caramel sauce
Learn how easy it is to make caramel sauce in this video.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
How to Make French Meringue
Learn how to make French meringue, including tips and tricks for ensuring the best results.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
How to Torch a Creme Brulee
Learn how to torch a creme brulee, including what sugar to use. Buying the right torch is imperative. Unfortunately I got cheap and this...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
How to Temper Egg Yolks
Learn a quick and easy way to temper egg yolks for all your custards.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 14, 2020
- 1 min
Separating Eggs
Learn how to separate eggs quickly and easily.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
How to Measure Specific Ingredients
Not all ingredients are measured equally. Learn how to measure specific "tricky" ingredients in this video.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
Measuring Equipment
Are you using the right tool for the right job? Here's a video showing you which tools to use for measuring.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
How to Use a Scale in Cooking/Baking
Are you unfamiliar with how to use a scale for weighing your ingredients? This quick video will show you how! Though the scale in the...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
Weighing vs. Measuring
Not sure which you should do in a recipe? Here's a video showing you the difference.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 5, 2020
- 1 min
How to Know When Your Dough is Properly Kneaded
See what they mean when they tell you to make sure you can "pull a window" when kneading dough.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 15, 2020
- 1 min
How to make gougeres
One of my biggest addictions is gougeres (or as my sister calls them, cheesy poofs). Learn how to make this highly addictive snack and...
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