3 days agoCinnamon and Sahlep MacaronsHaving decided a while back to start experimenting with using sahlep, I started playing around with different flavour combinations and...
Jan 10Chestnut 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 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 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...
Dec 7, 2022Cranberry SauceCranberry sauce is a must for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, to my mind anyway, and also very tasty alongside all sorts of other...
Dec 4, 2022Roast Ham with a Ginger and Apple Compote, and a Bacon DuvetThanksgiving was last week, and unfortunately - mid-November not being considered part of the festive season here, and there being,...
Jan 13, 2022Cinnamon Stars: Re-revisited (again)So, it isn't like we needed more cookies just before New Year, but for Science, it was necessary to make a control batch of these using...
