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Hot Cross Buns

April 23, 2015 Natasha Leave a Comment

In my house, Good Friday isn't 'Good Friday' without a Hot Cross Bun.  In an ideal world I would have posted this during the Easter holidays, but life happened … and I didn't.  Having now downloaded all my photographs - I've decided not to worry about it.  After all, Easter … [Read more...]

Breads dried fruit, Easter, festival, traditional, yeast

Apple Cakes

March 23, 2015 Natasha 4 Comments

It's just as well I am a woman without much blogging ambition because this will not get pinned, Tumblred or tweeted.  Apple Cakes aren't flashy to look at, but you will love me for sharing this recipe. And, I suppose, that's where my ambition lies.  I'm imagining you … [Read more...]

Sweet bites Apples, Bramley, traditional

Dauphinoise Potatoes

March 16, 2015 Natasha 3 Comments

Still cooking in 'real' time (must stop that) … but that means, here in the UK, it was Mothering Sunday yesterday.  In fact, for us we'd also decided to celebrate my eldest son's 22nd birthday - a little late - so the seven of us would be together. Dom is nothing if not … [Read more...]

Sides French, potatoes, Vegetarian

Guacamole

March 6, 2015 Natasha Leave a Comment

The great thing about Guacamole is there is no one recipe for it, which means you can't be wrong.  Aztecs were eating this in the sixteenth century and it seems like the only thing you absolutely have to have is avocado and salt. I like mine 'chunky', which is definitely a … [Read more...]

Sides avocado, dips, fixings, Mexican, party, snacks, Vegetarian

Seville Orange Tart

February 16, 2015 Natasha 1 Comment

The Indian name for a Seville orange is, apparently, 'narayam' which means 'perfume within'.  You've got to love that.  Arab traders are thought to have brought them to Europe and groves were established around Seville in Andalusia, which is how they come by their name. They … [Read more...]

Desserts Pastry, seville oranges, winter

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Natasha Oakley

One time actress, RITA nominated and internationally published author, mum of five, coffee addict and accidental food blogger.

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