Dec 24, 2021Pink Grapefruit CurdWith citrus fruit now in season, one way of preserving them is in a curd - a custard-like jam that keeps in the fridge for about 4 weeks...
Dec 21, 2021Tempering and Flavouring Chocolate : Attempt 3 - Making barsThe Domestika course I am doing introduces three different architectural textures to replicate in chocolate - terrazzo, marble and...
Dec 18, 2021Ginger Snaps: RevisitedGinger Snaps are always a favourite at this time of year, and baking a variety of Christmas cookies is a joy of the season (as perhaps...
Dec 9, 2021Sweet Potato and Cabbage PieSo this is a bit of a spin on last year's Potato and Cabbage Pie, using sweeter root vegetables and some greens. It is still quite dense...
Dec 7, 2021Cheese Tart with a Leeky TwistA traditional Cheese Tart, or a Tarte au Fromage, is an old favourite. My dad has made it for years, and I absolutely love it, sometimes...
Dec 4, 2021Winter OatmealHaving porridge most mornings of my life, sometimes it's nice to mix it up a little and change the flavours and textures. Here are a few...
Dec 2, 2021Pumpkin and Stuffing CasseroleLast week was American Thanksgiving, "Big Feast" as Little Bit excitedly calls it, and we had people over for dinner. We made rather a...
Nov 24, 2021Chestnut PuddingsI've always loved chestnuts in any shape or form, especially roast chestnuts. They always speak to me of Christmas markets, friends and...
Oct 26, 2021Autumnal Macaroni and CheeseAs for many people, Macaroni and Cheese is a comfort food. I've grown up with it and don't usually mess with it too much. I do like...
Oct 24, 2021Beet and Fromage Blanc Ravioli in a Lemon SauceRavioli recipe number four for the Ravioli Challenge that my sister set me. This has a different pasta to the others, but a simple...
