Dairy free honey and walnut cake
I was reminiscing over a trip I had to Corfu several years ago; diving off the white rocks into the crystal clear water, hiking up into the hills spotting rare orchids, beautiful… Read More
Delicious Rhubarb Fool with Crunchy Hazelnut topping
One of the first things to shoot up in my vegetable garden at this time year, are the gorgeous rosy pink stems of rhubarb. Beautiful blushing stalks, topped with vibrant green leaves… Read More
Rice pudding with spiced apple and salted caramel sauce recipe
There has been a bumper crop of apples this year in the UK and I have to admit that I was running out of ideas in which to use up my ‘apple… Read More
Apricot and star anise tarte Tatin made with filo pastry
Summer seems to have abruptly come to an end this past week and I have had to pull out my boots and winter woolies a bit earlier than anticipated. On the plus… Read More
Classic French apricot tart
I think one of the best things to come out of France (apart from wine and cheese) has got to be their patisserie. Whether you are sauntering down the rue Bonaparte in… Read More
Cannelés de Bordeaux recipe
My son has just returned from Biarritz where he has been working for the past 8 months. Naturally his French has improved enormously, but also staying in a flat by himself, cooking… Read More
Raspberry sorbet recipe
My husband gave me an ice cream machine for Christmas. In fact he was very generous and gave me the ‘all singing all dancing’ Sage by Heston Blumenthal, which even plays you… Read More
Rhubarb, strawberry and raspberries with white chocolate and yogurt
The rhubarb in my garden has been growing like wild flower this year and although I love rhubarb the rest of my family are not so keen. The odd rhubarb crumble… Read More
Pear and almond tart with Armagnac
Usually I like to buy fruit and vegetables in season as they taste much better and are cheaper. However I had a pear the other day which although out of season, tasted… Read More
Apple tart with caramelised ice cream
Sunday lunch wouldn’t be complete without a really good dessert to finish off with before you flop in front of a good movie or step out for a hearty walk if you… Read More
