Tag - foams

beer foam
Understanding Ingredients

The Joy of Beer Foam

This is a guest post by Michael, author and founder of Robust Kitchen. Beer is awesome. Declare it from the rooftops! Or maybe that’s old news to you. If you’ve ever enjoyed downing a cold glass next to me at the local...

April 1, 2020
15 min read
Italian meringue cheesecake
Deconstructing Recipes

Saving collapsed Italian meringue

Have you ever been left with egg whites after making a recipe that calls for egg yolks only? And not feeling like making crispy meringues from the oven, again? Good thing there are other options such as these soft and...

October 11, 2019
6 min read
marshmallows (store bought)

Marshmallows – a peak into a fascinating history

It’s like a cloud, white, light and fluffy. A typical example of a foam with plenty of air bubbles throughout coated in sugar and gelatin. It’s a bit of a hassle to make them (though certainly not...

January 3, 2020
6 min read
chocolate mousse with creme patissiere
Deconstructing Recipes

Chocolate mousse – stabilizing a foam

A good chocolate mousse is super smooth, airy, chocolatey and just melts in the mouth. It’s a great end to a dinner and is definitely one of my favorite desserts. If you want to make it yourself though it can be...

January 4, 2020
8 min read