I like food. I like eating food; I like sharing food; and I like cooking food: for myself, for my family and friends, for anyone who will come share it with me. I like cooking new foods and recipes; I like cooking old familiar favourites; and I like putting new twists on old recipes and finding new things to do with known ingredients. This is a record of some experiments and experiences. Enjoy!

Mar 4, 2021

Orange Chocolate Cake

This was Hubby's birthday cake. It is an altered and adjusted version of the dark chocolate cake I grew up with, and it came out...

Mar 2, 2021

Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins

The creation of these is a bit of a saga, so buckle up (or skip straight to the recipe). I have been making snickerdoodles for years and...

Feb 26, 2021

Käsespäztli - Cheesy Mini Egg Dumplings

Späztle is another traditional Swiss and German food that I grew up with. They are a cross between mini dumplings and a form of pasta. To...

Feb 19, 2021

Ricotta Gnocchi with a Pumpkin Sauce

My second attempt at making my own ricotta went well, but I scalded it a little (Little Bit waking up at a crucial moment was not part of...

Feb 9, 2021

Broccoli and Cheese Scones

I learned to make scones from a friend in my first year of university, and while living in Scotland, it quickly became a go-to. It takes...

Jan 31, 2021

Caramel Chestnut Risotto

This is a dish that was inspired by something similar-ish we had on our trip to Ticino in the autumn. It was creamy and sweet yet...

Jan 28, 2021

Peach Pocket Pancakes

After a morning of playing in the snow with Little Bit, we decided to have bacon and eggs for lunch, and for good measure (hiking in the...

Jan 24, 2021

White Lasagne

I received a cheese making kit from my in-laws for Christmas and tried it out for the first time today. I made my own ricotta, completely...

Jan 20, 2021

Brussel Sprout Soup with Croûtons and Sweet Potato

I love Brussel sprouts but only discovered them a few years ago. Since then though I have been playing around with different ways of...

Jan 17, 2021

Beetroot Pasta with Broccoli Sauce and Garlic Shrimp

As mentioned in Day 96 of the Challenge Trouvez la VF en commentaire I love making home-made pasta. It seems like a lot of work, but my...

Jan 13, 2021

Leckerli and Eggnog Pudding

This is another belated Christmas recipe (although generally a wintery one so I don't feel too bad. Leckerli ( Swiss German for Little...

Jan 10, 2021

Orange and Fenugreek Stuffing, and Left-Over Pies

As mentioned in Day 100 of The Challenge My grandmother was a big lover of veal, and so ordered and bought an entire veal which went into...

Jan 7, 2021

Broccoli Soufflé

Traditionally for New Year's Eve in my family we have a chocolate fondue. This being the case, I was looking for something light to make...

Dec 28, 2020

Beetroot and Pomelo Sauce with Sweet Potato Spirals or Cheesy Gnocchi

Due to Covid quarantining we could not be with all the family for Christmas, so I am waiting on the last 3 days of Christmas cookies...

Dec 15, 2020

Chestnut Ring Cookies

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me five Chestnut Rings, four Poppyseed cookies, three peppermint macaroons, two...

Dec 14, 2020

Poppy Seed Cookies with Red Current Jam

On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me four poppy seed cookies with red current jam, three peppermint macaroons, two...

Dec 12, 2020

On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me two orange date cookies

And freshly baked ginger snaps This was my first original cookie recipe, all my own rather than just tweaking of an original. It feels a...

Dec 7, 2020

Pumpkin Pie with a Rosehip Swirl

As mentioned in Day 97 of The Challenge Happy Thanksgiving (a little belatedly)! Pumpkin pie is a staple Thanksgiving and Christmas food...

Nov 29, 2020

Butternut and Chestnut Cream Soup

As mentioned in Day 87 of The Challenge Butternut and chestnut seasons intersect! This was entirely experimental. I saw the title of this...

Nov 28, 2020

Carrot and Quince Soup

As mentioned in Day 80 of The Challenge Quinces are something that (aside from being seasonal! I know! So many seasonal fruits and...

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