It’s wonderful to be able to take advantage of seasonal fruit and vegetables and rhubarb is one of my favourites. Technically it is a vegetable but in the US it is classified as a fruit: either way it’s delicious. Rhubarb… Read More ›
seasonal cooking
Rhubarb and Ginger Muffins
Life is hectic at the moment. House buying is just one of the stresses I’m currently dealing with and things seem to be taking over a little. Baking and blogging are usually great stress relievers but trying to fit… Read More ›
Happy Easter – Traditional Hot Cross Buns
There are a lot of amazing Hot Cross Bun recipes out there and I have sampled several delicious variations (my favourites involve cranberries, orange or chocolate) but every year at Easter I really look forward to them in their traditional… Read More ›
Mary Berry’s French Apple Tart
While this French Apple Tart has a few separate stages and initially sounds a bit fiddly, it is actually very easy to make and tastes delicious. You could make the pastry base and the apple purée ahead of time and… Read More ›
Apple Crumble Cake
Finally I have managed to use up the last of the apples that my friend Vana gave me before Christmas. They really weren’t looking good enough to eat on their own so I thought an apple crumble, or streusel cake… Read More ›
Apple Tarte Tatin
I bought a proper Tarte Tatin dish a while ago with the intention of practising for work while using up some of my apples. I have only just managed to try it out but having previously only made Tarte Tatin… Read More ›
Mini Goat’s Cheese Quiches
Saturday was International Women’s Day and my friend Sara asked if my daughter and I would like to go with her and her daughter to watch a netball match at the Olympic Park in London. One of the focusses of… Read More ›
Beetroot Cake – Nigel Slater recipe
My 9 year old son actually asked me if I could make a beetroot cake. I’m not sure if he had suddenly remembered the Chocolate and Ginger Beetroot Cake or the Beetroot Brownies that I have made previously but he was… Read More ›
Panettone Pudding
I found a panettone lurking in the garage, hidden behind the excess Christmas chocolates and crisps, that had been neglected at Christmas time. How I could I have forgotten about the Christmas panettone? There really must have been so many… Read More ›
Mini Christmas Puddings – great last minute recipe
This is a great last-minute Christmas Pudding recipe as it does not need time to mature and is best eaten within two weeks. Mini Christmas Puddings look a lot more sophisticated when they are served and these are just the… Read More ›
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