I wasn't fond of gooseberries as a child and I told everyone the reason for that was because they made me 'blink'. I was right. They can be lip pursing-ly sour and even the sweetest need sugar. What's more, they are spiteful to pick, with thorns like spears. Gooseberry Fool … [Read more...]
Madeira Cake
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...]