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 22, 2023Black Pudding and Pumpkin PieI like black pudding, which I know some consider to be an odd statement. (For those who don't know, black pudding is a blood sausage,...
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...
Jan 8, 2023Maple 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 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 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,...