Rochelle Van Der Merwe
Meatball Shaping "Hack"
Have you ever tried to make meatballs, but the meat keeps sticking to your hand when you try to shape them? Here is a great "hack" for...
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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
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
Oiling Grill Grates
Have you ever wondered the best way to get your grill grates evenly coated with oil? Have you ever wondered what to do when you spill a...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- May 13, 2021
- 1 min
Handling fava beans
Did you know you actually have to peel fava beans twice? It's not hard at all, if you know a couple of tricks. Here is a video showing...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Mar 15, 2021
- 1 min
Salt
There are so many types of salt out there! It's hard to know which one to use and when. I made a video showing you the differences...
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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
- Feb 24, 2021
- 1 min
Roux
Did you know there are 3 types of roux (fat and flour mixture that is cooked) and they all have different uses? Here is a video that...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Feb 24, 2021
- 1 min
Mise en place
Have you heard this French term and wondered what the heck it meant? Here is a quick video that will show you how mise en place can...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
How to fold a papillote
Here is a video on how to fold a papillote for fish or for veggies. If you don't have parchment paper at home, here is a link to the kind...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
How to remove arils from a pomegranate shell
Want to get the seeds out of a pomegranate without making a mess? Here's a video to show you how. Bonus: you get to take out a little...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
How to work with lemongrass
Here is a quick tutorial on how to work with this delicious Southeast Asian ingredient.
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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
- Oct 6, 2020
- 1 min
How to Cut Chives
Learn a "hack" for cutting chives
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Sep 30, 2020
- 1 min
How to Wash Sushi Rice
Learn a way to wash your sushi rice with minimal effort. If you are looking for a chinois, here is a link to one that is relatively...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 29, 2020
- 1 min
I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Dressing a Salad
Learn how to properly dress a salad in this video.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 29, 2020
- 1 min
Making a vinaigrette
Learn the basic formula and method for making a vinaigrette in this video. If you are looking for a good olive oil, this is the only one...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
How to Check Oil Temp for Shallow/Pan Frying
If you have ever wondered the best way to check to see if your oil is the correct temperature for pan frying (hint: it's NOT throwing...
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