I recently signed up for a fruit and vegetable box again, having had one a few years ago. I gave up last time because I was permanently trying to finish using up vegetables that I didn’t really like. I love… Read More ›
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Pumpkin and Pecan Loaf
While we might not celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK, I have spent many years celebrating Thanksgiving both in the UK and the US (and even once in Thailand!) as I was married to an American for 13 years. So although… Read More ›
Rhubarb and Almond Cake
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 ›
Carrot and Banana Cake
My brother came to visit over the weekend and as his birthday is this Friday I thought we could celebrate in advance with some cake. I was planning to make him a carrot cake and then happened to sample this… 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 ›
Courgette and Lemon Cupcakes
My friend Karyn asked if I had a good courgette loaf recipe to share and I realised I didn’t really. And I don’t even know why. A few years ago I went through a phase of baking from a cookery… Read More ›
Celeriac and Cheddar Cheese Soda Bread
When I made my Celeriac and Blue Cheese Soda Bread the other day, I blogged that I would be trying it out with cheddar. I hadn’t intended to post this separately as I had thought I would just substitute cheddar… Read More ›
Carrot Cake – and vintage finds
This carrot cake recipe came about because I had some carrots that needed using up. I had intended to make Carrot Cupcakes but having recently invested in a small food processor that lives in a tiny corner of the kitchen counter, instead… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Celeriac and Blue Cheese Soda Bread
A celeriac turned up in my vegetable box this week: I’m not sure that I have ever cooked with celeriac before and wasn’t massively thrilled about it! Root vegetables are my least favourite vegetables and I always struggle with them…. Read More ›