Every now and then I make the mistake of thinking that just because my friends are super fit and sporty, I should be too. And I sign up for a challenge because unless I have something I actually have to… Read More ›
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Rhubarb, Pistachio and Cardamom Cake
My parent’s rhubarb crop is nearing the end but that didn’t stop them giving me a large bunch to take with me when I visited recently. It made a great crumble and this cake, which was my second attempt at… Read More ›
Success with a Sourdough Starter
It takes a while to make a sourdough starter and it can be very frustrating: don’t give up and you will be rewarded, probably right at the point where you think it’s never, ever going to work. I still find… Read More ›
Seeded Bread
I haven’t been eating a lot of bread recently and had almost forgotten how therapeutic making it can be. The more stressed you are the better it will probably be as you can take it all out on the dough…. Read More ›
Apricot and Oat Bread
The original recipe for this Apricot and Oat bread comes from Richard Bertinet’s Dough and I have changed it slightly. I love fruit breads but have never made one with just apricots: usually they would be combined with nuts or… Read More ›
Homemade Brown Bread – it’s almost wholemeal!
Having decided to make a wholemeal loaf, I took the flour out of the cupboard and discovered I had bought “brown” bread flour. I had a feeling that “brown” flour was just dyed white flour pretending to be wholemeal but… Read More ›
Breakfast on the Go – Healthier Breakfast Muffins
It’s not always possible to eat breakfast before leaving the house in the morning but it is important to eat breakfast. If you want to avoid excess sugars, saturated fats and additives your options for buying breakfast on the move… Read More ›
Wholemeal Seed and Grain Bread
My mum recently gave me some seed and grain wholemeal bread flour that I can’t seem to find near me: I can buy the same brand but only as white flour with seeds and grains and it’s one of my… Read More ›
Spelt Soda Bread – a great standby bread
Soda bread is perfect for when you need a loaf of bread in a hurry. My brother was coming to stay and I knew he’d be hungry when he arrived. It probably only took slightly longer to make as it… Read More ›
Blackberry and Apple Tart with (Surprisingly Delicious) Wholemeal Spelt Pastry
If you have any blackberries left in your freezer from the Autumn, and don’t want to make another crumble, this is a great weeknight, family dessert. It is essentially a wholemeal pastry case filled with deliciously soft apples and blackberries. The pastry does not have any… Read More ›