Favourite Products List
I thought it might be useful to let people know which products I use in my recipes and where I get them from. Some products, you will no doubt, be familiar with, but others may not be familiar to you. I tend to check the prices with each of the suppliers before I buy to ensure I get the best value for money.
If I mention a particular brand, it's because it is my preference, but there are of course usually many brands to choose from.
Sweeteners - Sugar Substitutes
My favourite sweeteners are the range of Skinny Syrups from Skinny Mixes and BochaSweet granular sugar.
I use the Simple Syrup (which has no flavour and just sweetens) for both sweet and savoury dishes, I use the Vanilla when I'd like a sweet but unobtrusive sweetening, and I use the Cinnamon Dolce (which tastes of brown sugar, not cinnamon) for recipes that require a deep, sweetness to them. I use the BochaSweet granular sugar for recipe's that won't tolerate additional liquid and need a crisp sugar texture, eg: Lemon Meringue Pie, Bakewell Tarts, Sticky Toffee Pudding and toffee sauces.
Unusual Flours & Powders
I love to use the Persis Hazelnut Meal for the cake part of my Tiramisu to add a rich, textured and nutty flavour to complement the coffee. I use the Grapoila Hazelnut Flour for my hazelnut cakes (but take care on the quantities as it acts like coconut flour), and I use Your Health Store Arrowroot Powder in place of regular flour to make the most amazing, and fail-proof, Yorkshire Puddings.
For Chocolate & Toffee Lovers
I'm a bit of a chocoholic, so this was a challenge on a Keto or Low-Carb diet, until I found these two products from The Skinny Food Co. The chocolate spread comes in several flavours and they are truly sweet, chocolatey and delicious. The Toffee flavour is wonderful too.
The chocolate flavour syrup I use on top of my Tiramisu when I fancy an extra chocolate shot!