It's been a cold and blowy week and I've hidden myself away making marmalade - which is a strange way to introduce Madeira Cake, but stay with me. It all begins with Seville oranges - which are a 'blink and you'll miss them' thing. Imported, obviously. You have to buy … [Read more...]
Crumpets
It's a grey day - and I'm still cooking in 'real' time - so it seemed to me it was a day made for the comfort of a crumpet. The only kind of crumpet to eat is a warm one. They are surprisingly light because of all the honeycomb-like holes and perfect when they're oozing with … [Read more...]
Viennese Mince Pies
The best laid plans - I've had acute bronchitis and then had to play catch-up throughout Christmas, but through it all I've learnt several things: food bloggers should not 'cook' in real time or there is nothing to post when life is troublesome: this blog is necessary for my … [Read more...]
Date, Apple, Orange and Hazelnut Squares
My endless quest for lunch-box sweet things has led me often in the direction of Date Squares in several incarnations because they taste delicious, can cope in varying temperatures and transport well. Not only that - they keep for a few days in an airtight box and, if that's not … [Read more...]
Roast Potatoes
If your roast potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside the 'game' is already won. The second mortgage you've taken out to get a big enough piece of meat to feed the family, particularly if you've wanted the animal ethically reared, is largely … [Read more...]
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