This is my baked vanilla cheesecake topped with fresh raspberries - a) because I particularly like fresh raspberries with vanilla cheesecake and b) because it's a 'birthday' cheesecake and I felt I needed to make an effort. In actual fact, it wasn't anyone's birthday. … [Read more...]
Soft White Bread Rolls
There's something about the smell of bread, fresh from the oven, isn't there? These are my go-to packed lunch rolls. I carry the recipe in my head and I would say I probably make these more days than I don't. They are just so easy. The time invested is minimal. … [Read more...]
Blackberry and Apple Steamed Pudding
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...]
Scotch Egg
The holy grail of the Scotch Egg is a runny yolk when you cut it open. How proud am I!!!! As with all dishes of antiquity there's controversy as to who first created it. Fortnum and Mason's in London claim they did - in 1738 - as a portable snack for wealthy travellers … [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...]