Whisking Collection

Cooks working in a kitchen (chromolitho)
1093349 Cooks working in a kitchen (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooks working in a kitchen. French educational card.); © Look and Learn

A Medieval Kitchen (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF138674 A Medieval Kitchen (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Cook, c. 1899 (colour litho)
CHT168601 The Cook, c.1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Beating syrup into egg whites to create marshmallow sweets

Beating in a chocolate mixture to a mixture of eggs, sugar and vanilla extract to make chocolate brownies

Adding a sugar solution to a bowl of beaten egg whites to create nougat sweets

Beating a mixture of eggs, sugar and vanilla extract

Metal whisk being used to whip cream in glass bowl, side view

Hand whisk dripping over whipped cream in glass mixing bowl, close up

Simmering hollandaise mixture being whisked with a flat-coiled wire whisk, close up

Close-up, whisking an egg white with small metal whisk, egg frothing in clear glass bowl

Close-up of balloon whisk, whipping the egg yolk mixture for a sabayon in a glass bowl

Electric mixer whisking egg whites in a glass bowl

Flour and raw egg in a glass bowl, front view

Making Hollandaise sauce, pouring clarified butter into bowl while whisking

Poured milk being whisked into egg and sugar mixture, close-up

Using an electric hand mixer to whisk egg whites in a bowl

Chicken gravy heated in roasting pan over hob being whisked, high angle view

Stiffening egg whites in copper mixing bowl using whisk, close-up

Electric mixer whisks lifted from whisked egg whites mixture, close up

Raw egg yolks being spooned into mixture in electric mixer container, high angle view

Hand-held electrical food mixer whisking eggs, flour and butter in glass bowl, side view

Using a hand whisk to stir caramel sauce

Making pasta by whisking together eggs and flour

Whisking egg whites. This can be done during the preparation of meringues, souffles and cakes

Making cakes
MODEL RELEASED. Making cakes. Two three year old children mixing eggs, sugar and flour in a mixing bowl

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In the bustling kitchen, cooks are hard at work whisking up a storm. The scene is reminiscent of a medieval kitchen, with its rustic charm captured in a woodcut print. But this timeless technique transcends eras, as even in c. 1899, the art was celebrated through vibrant lithography. Whisking takes on various forms and purposes - from beating syrup into egg whites to create delectable marshmallow sweets to incorporating a rich chocolate mixture into eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract for heavenly brownies. It's fascinating how such simple motions can transform humble ingredients into mouthwatering delights. Nougat sweets come alive when a sugar solution is added to beaten egg whites - an alchemical process that results in chewy perfection. And let's not forget the classic combination of eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract being whipped together; it sets the foundation for countless culinary creations. The tools employed in this whisking symphony range from metal whisks used to whip cream effortlessly in glass bowls to hand whisks dripping over luscious whipped cream. A flat-coiled wire whisk expertly simmers hollandaise sauce while providing tantalizing close-ups of its mesmerizing motion. But perhaps most captivating is witnessing an egg white frothing and transforming under the gentle strokes of a small metal whisk held by skilled hands. The clear glass bowl captures every detail as if showcasing nature's own magic trick unfolding before our eyes. And finally, we find ourselves drawn into the world of sabayon-making with a close-up view of a balloon whisk whipping up an irresistible concoction of egg yolks until they reach velvety perfection. Through these glimpses into different moments and techniques involving whisking, one thing remains constant: it is an essential dance between cook and ingredients that brings forth culinary wonders fit for kings and commoners alike.