DELLO MANO DIARY

Baking 101 - Working with Sugars

by Deb Peralta February 18, 2022 4 min read

Ever wondered why you need sugar in baking? This article provides a quick 101 in  for the role of sugar in baking. Sugar is not only there for flavour, it impacts texture, moistness, keeping quality of baked goods and among other things colour. There is a food chemistry associated with sugar in baking.
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15 Delightful Facts About Chocolate

by Deb Peralta February 17, 2022 3 min read

We all love chocolate. Here at Dello Mano our brownies are handmade using Belgian Chocolate. We love chocolate and brownie so it seemed fitting to combine them both back in 2006. Fascinated with its history this article provides 15 delightful facts about chocolate and chocolate history.
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5 Kitchen Mistakes That Gave Us Gifts

by Deb Peralta February 16, 2022 3 min read

Kitchen mishaps happen from time to time. The results can sometimes be great. Take for example the Brownie which was created almost by accident at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. Take a quick look at 5 kitchen mishaps that changed food history and sent us all a gift.
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15 Reasons You Know You're A Brownie Aficionado

by Deb Peralta February 15, 2022 2 min read

Thinking about brownies all day? We know we do hear at Dello Mano. This article looks at 15 reasons you know you're a Brownie Aficionado. Take a read and see what you score out of 15 with regard to brownie knowledge.
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Five Romantic Sweets said to be great for your Valentine

by Deb Peralta February 14, 2022 3 min read

It's Valentines Day and with many poeple opting to light some candles and cook up a romantic meal at home, we look at 5 romantic sweet foods to include. A little of the culture, history and association of chocolate, figs, strawberries, honey and pomegranate.
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Last minute Valentine's Day Gift To Make At Home

by Deb Peralta February 13, 2022 3 min read

Looking for a last minute Valentine Gift and want to make something at home? Try this delicious cookie recipe. If cookies aren't romantic enough consider this recipe which also includes two traditionally romantic foods - chocolate and pomegranate. Preparation time is around 45 minutes so baking cookies is easy!
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Cake Fit for a Queen

by Deb Peralta February 12, 2022 2 min read

Cake Fit for a Queen. The Queen began her Jubilee celebrations. We took at the cake she enjoyed to celebrate the occasion. She apparently joked with the press as she cut the cake. It was a simple Gateau with hand piped words of Jubilee celebrations.  The cake was finished with royal blue satin ribbon.
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All About Cake Flour

by Deb Peralta February 11, 2022 5 min read

All about cake flour answers the much asked question - "What is cake flour?". The article provides a comprehensive look at the chemistry of cake flour, how cake flour works, some comparisons to other flours and possible substitution of cake flour.
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