Along with bonfires, sparklers and fireworks, this time of year makes me think about warming comfort food; Sunday lunch and a 'proper' pudding. Yes, I know it's Monday but I thought I'd share the pudding I made yesterday, ready for next weekend! Apple Crumble is a perennial favourite in our house and this runs a very … Continue reading Apple Crisp is the new Apple Crumble
Category: Food
Gooey meringue, whipped cream, fresh fruit ... mmmmm! Having tried a few different pavlova recipes over the years, this one by Delia is the simplest and (so far) seems the most foolproof. There's no cornflour and vinegar, which are in many recipes and no trying to judge if it's ready. Put it in the oven … Continue reading Foolproof Pavlova
I'm back! I know it's been a few weeks but I've been felled by an ear infection that ended with a hospital stay. The upside is that the house is full of beautiful flowers and now we've finally broken up for the holidays, I can think about Easter. We have the full Fergie family coming … Continue reading Celebration Cake
Hands up, I know many of you will have given up chocolate for Lent but we've given up crisps so this is fair game! I've just made these with B, who was feeling left out on the baking front, and they are delicious - even if I do say so myself. The recipe is from … Continue reading Probably the best chocolate brownies in the world …
Now it's been a while since I've posted, and I haven't lost enthusiasm for my new found hobby, but more of a crisis of confidence in that the blog is too me, me, me, which is not what I wanted. So I'm trying something different; a favourite family recipe - chicken pie, and not only … Continue reading Family Favourite … chicken pie
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