Jun 6, 2023Turnip Cookies 2 WaysNow, I know this is a weird one. It is as odd an idea as it sounds, but hear me out. They actually worked quite well. Done the first way,...
Feb 9, 2023Apple Pectin Panna Cotta with Apple SauceI started making my own apple pectin last year, and have used it a couple of times for jellies (like my Lemon and Ginger Chilli Jelly)....
Feb 5, 2023Cinnamon and Sahlep MacaronsHaving decided a while back to start experimenting with using sahlep, I started playing around with different flavour combinations and...
Jan 24, 2023Pear SorbetLast night at dinner, à propos of nothing whatsoever, Little Bit declared amusingly that he wanted to make pear sorbet... with spices,...
Jan 10, 2023Chestnut PieHave I ever mentioned how much I like chestnuts? Ever? Maybe once or twice, with the Chestnut Cookies, Caramel Chestnut Risotto, or...
Dec 29, 2022Sahlep CustardGrowing up, sahlep, ground orchid root used in a Turkish milk-based hot drink, was a special treat, only after my dad had been on a trip...
Dec 25, 2022Chocolate and Christmas Spice CookiesStill on our baking kick with my sister, we were playing with more Christmas cookie ideas. We decided to play around with the flavouring...
Dec 17, 2022Cranberry and White Chocolate BlondiesMy sister is visiting to help with the arrival of the Littler One, and we've been on a bit of a baking kick. Well, cooking of a variety...
Dec 13, 2022Rhubarb and Apple TartSo, I'm a little late in sharing this one. It is from when my rhubarb compote was fresh in the spring, not a defrosted one from the...
Oct 4, 2022Sesame CookiesI've always really liked peanut butter cookies. When working in Greece, I entered into a bit of a relationship with tahini. Hence the...