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Feeling Peachy
As you know, I’ve a bit of a savoury tooth but with so much lovely fresh fruit available at this time of year, it’s a shame not to make something … Continue reading →
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A Fruity Death by Butter
The cold air of autumn has me yearning for comforting food that I love so much, casseroles, stews and puddings. Now, I normally don’t cook a pudding during the week … Continue reading →
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Plum Crumble – Round 2!
As some of you know, I recently attempted a plum crumble that nearly blocked my arteries with the amount of butter in it. I decided to give it another go … Continue reading →
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Raspberry Mascarpone Macarons
I really like the sound of macaroons. They look so pretty and delicate, so tantalising that you can only imagine how delicious they are as they crack and melt in … Continue reading →
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Richard Bertinet’s Tarte Aux Fruits
Surprisingly, I really fancy something sweet! So, this weekend I’m planning on making Italian biscuits and an apricot tart from Richard Bertinet’s book, Pastry {Ebury Press}. It’s a glorious book …...
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Richard Bertinet’s Italian Biscuits – Heaven on a Plate
I had promised myself something sweet this weekend. I don’t know what it is but maybe I’m feeling in need of a sugar burst! A little while ago, I treated … Continue reading →
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An Easy Tomato Bread packed with Goodness
I have a great love of tomato bread and my local boulangerie offers a fine tomato and fennel seed loaf which is divine. But today, I fancied making my own. … Continue reading →
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Chocolate Marshmallow Teacakes
I fell in love rather late with the Great British Bake Off. Season 3 has finished and I only got to see about four episodes. Thanks to my cousin for … Continue reading →
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Graham Crackers – Rounds 1 and 2!
Last year I bought my cousin the Miette cookbook for her birthday. Naturally, I had to get a copy for myself as the book is simply beautifully produced and filled … Continue reading →
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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 →
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The 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 →
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Scones 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 →
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Win a copy of Richard Bertinet’s CRUST!
I’ve long been a fan of Richard Bertinet and would some day very much love to go to his cookery school, the Bertinet Kitchen in Bath. His cookery books are … Continue reading →
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Richard 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 →
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Nutella 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 →
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Christmas 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 →
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A 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 →
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Carta 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 →
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Review: 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 →
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Nigel 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 →
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