Is there anything more yummers than chocolate? Nope! We munch our way through tons of the stuff, but have you ever wondered how chocolate is made? Here is an easy guide to show you how chocolate gets made from the cocoa bean to the bar. We’ve included a yummy chocolate chip cookie recipe to try […]
Who Invented the Doughnut? (And Let’s Make Duffins!)
Whether you like your doughnuts with a hole in the middle, filled with jam, or glazed with icing, doughnuts are a delicious treat that we all love. The history of doughnuts goes back hundreds of years, but do we know who invented the doughnut? Let’s find out and then we’ll make some mini duffins–a […]
Make Perfect Scones Using These 3 Science Tricks
A perfect fluffy scone with plenty of jam (and maybe some cream) is one of the yummiest treats ever. But shop-bought scones are always tough, a little dry, and a bit tasteless. I promise you that making perfect scones at home is easy peasy, and they are way more yummers than anything you buy in […]
What Makes Jelly Wobble (Or Jell-O Jiggle)
Whether you call it jelly or jell-o, everyone loves that colourful, wobbly, jiggly dessert. But have you ever wondered what makes jelly wobble? The Science of Jelly Making jelly is like a science experiment with something yummy to eat at the end. You need a combination of three things to make jelly: temperature, water, and […]
How Do You Make Pasta? Check Out This Ravioli Recipe
Everyone loves pasta, but to most of us it just appears in a nice shiny bag on the supermarket shelves–we have no idea how it is made. So how do you make pasta? Well, it’s really easy and actually only has 2 ingredients. It’s so simple. We’ll take a look at how to make a […]
Where Do Nuts Come From?
We use nuts in loads of recipes on Mini Yummers, and even if you haven’t tried any yet I’m sure you’ve eaten peanut butter, scoffed Nutella chocolate spread, munched on peanut M&Ms, or even snacked on salted or roasted nuts. But have you ever wondered where nuts come from? Do they grow on trees or […]