Monday, November 21st, 2011
Hello! Guess what? Mincemeat is one of the easiest things to make on this planet. There are quite a few ingredients but basically they all go in to a big bowl, sit there for a bit, and then get put in to a jar. OK, there’s a teeny bit more to it than that but [...]
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
As you can see I have a glut of Apples and I’m cooking and baking with them constantly right now. These Apple Crisp Breakfast Muffins are sweet but a lot of the sweetness comes from the fruit and not sugar. Having said that the crispy topping is not so healthy but I imagine that these [...]
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Apple Bread Recipe 100g unsalted butter 100g caster sugar 1 heaped teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 eggs 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 250g plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder dash of milk 2 large cooking apples 1 tablespoon of cinnamon sugar (100g caster sugar, ½ tbsp ground cinnamon) Heat the oven to 170c/ 325f/ gas mark [...]
Friday, August 19th, 2011
One of the things that Robert and I missed the most while he was away in hospital were the times we pottered around the kitchen cooking together. The other evening after the kids were in bed we went out to one of several Damson trees in our back garden and began picking. The Damsons are [...]
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
I find Spring & Summer food inspiring to say the least. It differs so much from Autumn & Winter food which I find comforting and warming and loving. Yes, loving. I find stews and root vegetables loving. They warm me up when cold, nourish me when empty and fill my home with their subtle flavours [...]
Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Good morning! If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook you’ll know that I woke up this morning and headed off in the direction of the nursery to bring my twins in to bed with me. This is a special time I think. Robert and I call out to them as we make our way [...]
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
I suppose I need to start today with an apology. If you have given up sweet things for Lent then look away now and I’m sorry! I have given up something for Lent but it isn’t baking so here is a recipe that is fitting for this time of year. There are few things more satisfying [...]
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Have tea with me, will you? Tea ( although I haven’t even put the kettle on yet) and a slice of cake. Banana Bread. Using all those bananas that don’t get eaten in time. We’ll sit and chat and stare at the Spring sun and talk of the months to come. How we’ll give up [...]
Thursday, February 17th, 2011
HELLO! Today is a good day. Not only have I started it by rocking out to Prince and the Rolling Stones with my kids in the kitchen but the sun is out too. Dancing and sunshine are all I need……apart from the odd Prosecco obviously. But I knew that today would be a good day [...]
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Traditional pancakes Mix up your English style pancake batter in a large bowl Using a ladle or a large spoon, pour some of the batter mix onto a pre-heated frying pan with a knob of butter on a high heat. Fry the pancake on both sides for 2-3 minutes until both sides have browned slightly. [...]
