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...]
Archives for September 2014
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...]
Chunky Chips
Chunky chips, exactly as God intended - par-boiled and twice fried. These are a world away from limp, greasy chips that sometimes appear under the same name. These aren't skinny French fries, known as 'frites' in my house. (Does it help that the fat chip is a healthier … [Read more...]
Raspberry Curd
Fresh raspberries don't travel well - which makes them an expensive fruit. I look at those plastic boxes of single layer fruit in the supermarket and wince. Rarely buy. They do, however, freeze fantastically and the bags of frozen berries are so much cheaper. When I'm making … [Read more...]