Biscotti are one of my new favourite things. They are delicious, they keep well and I always think they look quite sophisticated for a biscuit, probably because they are Italian. Great for Christmas presents, too. I had been looking for… Read More ›
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Black Forest Gateau – and a half marathon
Black Forest Gateau has always been one of my favourite cakes but I’m not sure that I have made one since I was a teenager in the ’80s… This week I made one for my friend Magda’s twin daughters, Carmen… Read More ›
Date and Walnut Rye Bread – great with cheese
If you ever get asked to bring bread to a party, this is the one to take! This is a slightly adapted Richard Bertinet recipe and is the perfect addition to a cheese board. It’s also delicious as bread or… Read More ›
Making fruit jellies: Redcurrant and Blackberry Jellies
I haven’t made a lot of jellies in the past for a couple of reasons. Firstly they seemed all a bit too much effort, and secondly I thought it was a waste of good fruit: a lot of it gets… Read More ›
Apple and Elderberry Crumble
When you are out picking blackberries, don’t forget that elderberries make a good addition to a crumble too! Elderberry trees tend to be found in the same sorts of places as blackberry bushes so if you are lucky you can… Read More ›
Very Versatile Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
I make these shortbread cookies all the time but for some reason they have never made it on to the blog. They are super easy and very versatile. If you ever need something last minute these are great. Not only… Read More ›
Pear and Blackberry Muffins
So the days are drawing in and the air and light are different. Autumn is on its way. Which, while it means an end to the long days of summer, is still a good thing in itself. New fruits and… Read More ›
Plum and Almond Squares
This is the perfect recipe for using up any extra plums that you can’t quite manage to eat fast enough: you might be lucky enough to have a plum tree, or friends with plum trees. I got these in my… Read More ›
Chocolate Chip and Macadamia Nut Biscotti
Biscotti have been on my “to do” list for ages and have taken me a long time to get round to. This is a really tasty recipe that I found in Leiths Baking Bible and I am going to be… Read More ›
Fresh Raspberry and Lemon Muffins
If you have been fruit picking and are lucky enough to have too many raspberries, this is a great recipe for using them up. And if you don’t have fresh raspberries, I’m sure you could use frozen. Fresh raspberries and… Read More ›
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