Lime & Raspberry Friands
When my aunt and uncle from up north suddenly arrived on the doorstep, I had just enough time to whip up a batch of friands ... Read more
Cherry & Orange Galette
I bought a tray of cherries on a whim the other day and drove home wondering what I was going to do with them. I ... Read more
Lamb, Orange & Prune Tagine
I don’t use my slow cooker nearly enough, but when I do I always love the results. It’s a no-brainer really… wonderful tasting food that can ... Read more
Baked Camembert with Honey, Thyme & Pecans
One of my favourite foods in the world is cheese – soft cheeses, like brie or camembert, in particular. I can down one of these ... Read more
Chocolate & Salted Caramel Layer Cake
It’s exactly a month ago that I made this celebration cake for my brother’s birthday. Yes, it’s taken that long for me to get around ... Read more
Meringue Nests with Espresso Cream & Syrup
Just occasionally, you make a dessert that, while it may seem simple enough, everyone raves about it being the “best ever”. This was such a ... Read more
Pomegranate & Lemon Possets
I love a good old English posset – they’re the most ridiculously easy dessert to make, yet they are surprisingly sophisticated in both taste and ... Read more
Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
Time for the annual work Christmas party. My colleague and I thought it might be nice to give individually wrapped biscuits to every staff member ... Read more
Dark Chocolate Gelato
Is there anything more sublime than gelato? That delectable Italian ice cream, with its silky texture, is my idea of heaven. Frankly, I’ve been remiss ... Read more
French Macarons with Lemon Buttercream Filling
I had a sudden yen, on Valentine’s Day, to make some French macarons. I’d made them (reasonably) successfully several months ago and had intended to try ... Read more
Oreo Cookie French Macarons
French Macarons – those tricky little tykes that have spawned a multitude of trouble-shooting guides across the globe – were this last weekend’s baking project. ... Read more