Born and raised in Israel, I was fascinated by cooking ever since I was a little boy. I still cannot say who was a better cook - my mum or my grandma - but they both taught me a lot.
After travelling the world, I returned to Israel and studied pastry in Israel's largest culinary school. I may have started my path in the kitchen as a pastry chef, but I was drawn to the other side of the kitchen quite quickly.
After working with the Machneyuda group followed by launching one of Israel's finest boutique hotel, I settled in the UK and have worked with renowned companies such as Jamie Oliver and Tony Page.
For me, food is a way to connect to people, exploring and discovering new realms.
Shiri Kraus is co-owner and chef at The Black Cow Camden
Born and raised in Israel, I was fascinated by cooking ever since I was a little boy. I still cannot say who was a better cook - my mum or my grandma - but they both taught me a lot.
After travelling the world, I returned to Israel and studied pastry in Israel's largest culinary school. I may have started my path in the kitchen as a pastry chef, but I was drawn to the other side of the kitchen quite quickly.
After working with the Machneyuda group followed by launching one of Israel's finest boutique hotel, I settled in the UK and have worked with renowned companies such as Jamie Oliver and Tony Page.
For me, food is a way to connect to people, exploring and discovering new realms.
The perfect celebration bake - with a Middle Eastern twist
May 26, 2022 12:31For the roulade:
3 large eggs (at room temperature)
100g caster sugar
100g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
Zest of ½ orange
Zest of ½ lemon
For the mousse filling:
450g labneh (store bought or better – home made)
300ml double cream
90g caster sugar
Zest of one orange
For assembly:
Mini meringues (about a handful) shop-bought are perfectly fine
150g – 200g fresh berries (a mixture of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or one type)
2 tbsp icing sugar plus 1 tsp to serve