Jan 10Chestnut PieHave I ever mentioned how much I like chestnuts? Ever? Maybe once or twice, with the Chestnut Cookies, Caramel Chestnut Risotto, or...
Jan 8Maple Walnut BagelsInherited, I think, from my grandmother, one of my favourite flavour combinations is maple walnut. As I have been playing around with...
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 27, 2022Pumpkin LasagnaSo this one is from a while back when we were preparing to move. I needed to use up food from the freezer, and found a container of...
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 22, 2022Cranberry and Almond BagelsB is for Bagel... A year ago for Christmas, my sister gave me bagel moulds (also known as witches` hats) and a recipe. Growing up in...
Dec 20, 2022Ricotta and Courgette TartI know, I know. I post a lot of tarts. That is because we genuinely eat a lot of tarts though. They are quick and easy to assemble,...
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...
Dec 11, 2022Mulled MeadOver a year ago, I made mead. It came out a little rougher than I had hoped, but much better than I had feared. I decided at that point...