Claire Macdonald’s Upside-Down Pear and Walnut Gingerbread Pudding – A Review
For me Winter means soups, stews, casseroles and warm puddings. Even though we’re just about to head into the first days of Spring, it still feels like Winter out there … Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Quest for the Perfect Madeleine
I’ve always liked the look of madeleines. The distinctive shell shaped sponge is so appealing that ever since I saw them in my first cookbook, I’ve meant to give them … Continue reading →
View ArticleScones that are simply the best
I was very lucky when I first started working to enjoy the company of some wonderfully entertaining if not rather eccentric people. I always fancied being a bit eccentric myself … Continue reading →
View ArticleRichard Bertinet’s Almond Croissants – yum, yum, YUM!
Is there anything better than a warm, buttery croissant first thing in the morning with a decent cup of coffee? Well, actually there is! It’s an almond croissant soaked in … Continue reading →
View ArticleNutella Crostata – A Hell of a Tart {more like a NIGHTMARE!}
Have you ever had a day where you just can’t believe how stupid you’ve been, that you ought to know better and that you feel a complete fool? Well, I … Continue reading →
View ArticleChristmas Entertaining with Glenisk + Dark Chocolate and Lemon Mousse with...
Christmas can be a daunting time with so much to buy and make and do {I know of some families who completely redecorate for the festive season but that’s one … Continue reading →
View ArticleA Lesson in Bread Baking
Why is making bread such a challenge? I’ve made those pre-packed versions which have worked out fine 99% of the time but add yeast to the mix and that’s where … Continue reading →
View ArticleCarta di Musica {or Music Paper Bread}
I remember watching Rick Stein as part of his Mediterranean Escapes series visiting Sardinia where a local baker made pane carasau or carta di musica {music paper bread} which looks … Continue reading →
View ArticleReview: Rice Flour Pastry and a Tomato and Goats Cheese Tart
I’ve been rather disappointed by the poor and very pricey array of pastries and breads produced for coeliacs. I never knew how bad it was until my dad was diagnosed … Continue reading →
View ArticleNigel Slater’s Blackberry Friands
I remember a long time ago while perusing old baking magazines coming across beautiful oval buns called friands. I was quite intrigued by these French delicacies but for some reason … Continue reading →
View ArticleLessons in Christmas Cake Baking
Yesterday I decided that if I didn’t make our Christmas cake I could forget it as time is running out. I had bought a prepackaged bag of mixed fruit all … Continue reading →
View ArticleFestive Mince Pies
I haven’t baked in a long time. I never did bake much having more of a savoury tooth. But there’s something about Christmas that makes you want bake. I’ve two … Continue reading →
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