Yesterday was a record breaking hot day - and this was lunch. I made some olive bread and put together a Greek-Style Tomato Salad, too, but I'll post them next week. I think I must be thinking 'Greece' because the news is so full of scenes from Athens. Tough times ahead for a … [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...]
Lemon Meringue Pie
This weekend was all about family - and food. We had a big get-together. Nigel and I loved watching our five meeting up with their third cousins. That's kind of special, isn't it? It begins with my Grandma 'Dowton' who, during the Second World War, took in the two children … [Read more...]