As opposed to a 'suet' pudding. This is a three egg 'sponge' mix, steamed. It's perfectly possible to bake it, but you do end up with more 'cake' than 'pudding'. Yes, I would prefer not to have to bother with pleated foil and I have never quite mastered the art of tying … [Read more...]
Blackberry Mousse
Blackberry/Bramble Mousse is a bit of an early autumn ritual for me. It comes at a point where I have a satisfyingly full pantry of blackberry-related preserves and I'm aware time is running out to gather in the 'harvest'. Tradition has it that the devil was kicked out … [Read more...]
Lemon Meringue Pie
This weekend was all about family - and food. We had a big get-together. Nigel and I loved watching our five meeting up with their third cousins. That's kind of special, isn't it? It begins with my Grandma 'Dowton' who, during the Second World War, took in the two children … [Read more...]