• What do chefs do at home that they wouldn’t do in their restaurant kitchens? By Lisa van der Knaap Louise Gillett, head chef at Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse When…

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    Simple tips for smart food… by Anna Montali4 puff with pastry How to make apple custard tarts For the custard, place 200ml milk and 1 split vanilla pod in a saucepan and bring to the boil, then set aside. In a bowl, beat 1 large egg yolk with 30ml (2 tbsp) sugar until thick and creamy. Mix in 15ml (1 tbsp) cake flour. Remove the vanilla pod from the warm milk and gradually add the milk to the egg mixture, beating continuously until smooth. Pour the mixture into the pot and stir over low heat until the custard coats the…