I tried to make sushi before and it ended in disaster! I didn't want to admit defeat and when I discovered this sushi making course, I was excited. Needless to say, under the guidance of Alice, our teacher, I managed to make a successful plate containing three types of sushi. The first part of the class involves learning to make great Japanese rice, a key ingredient in sushi. This rice is white and sticky so it’s easy to eat with chopsticks and holds its shape. It is seasoned with salt, sugar and rice wine vinegar and you can be used to make nigiri rice balls or be used in maki, California or...
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As many of my friends know, I am gluten-free. Yes, another one of those awkward people to dine out with or to pester the restaurants waiter or waitresses with a book of questions. Many people normally quiz me on what is and isn't gluten-free. The most common confusion is between rice and potatoes but I have news for you...Macaroons are gluten-free!!! Please don't confuse this statement with sugar-free, this is am sad to say would be a lie! So ‘Mastering Macaroons,’ this is something I have wanted to learn for a long time. London's L'Atelier Des Chefs cooking classes host this exact offering...
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