A timeless classic that works so fluently at dinner parties. I've been making these for many years, but this is the first time that my little boy Felix has got involved. At his special request, we made Crème brûlée together and adapted the recipe that has been scribbled in my notebook since 2009. Ingredients: (makes … Continue reading Crème brûlée
The Journey
Canelés Bordelais
Summary: 'Cah-nuh-lay': Crispy and deeply caramelised on the outside, custardy and gorgeously soft in the middle, canelés are a French pastry from Bordeaux. They're made from a simple vanilla and rum flavoured batter which is rested overnight and baked in beeswax-lined moulds at two temperatures. Detail: The perfect recipe for those looking to put their … Continue reading Canelés Bordelais
Sourdough Is For Life, Not Just For Lockdown
Like puppies at Christmas, sourdough starter deserves enduring love and care - the starter you made, bought or were gifted during the coronavirus lockdown will actually live on, in perpetuum. I fear that a significant number of those who developed a newfound love of home baking during the unprecedented Covid-19 restrictions will all too quickly … Continue reading Sourdough Is For Life, Not Just For Lockdown
Lockdown Sourdough
The staff of life. Bread connects every human, transcending continents, countries, creeds and clans. The COVID-19 outbreak appears to have encouraged a resurgence in home baking (and a run on flour amongst other basic staples). There are many different types of bread, but I'm obsessed with classic sourdough bread - the old way of baking using a … Continue reading Lockdown Sourdough
Sourdough 2.0
Sourdough is all about time. As time has passed since my last post about sourdough, I've patiently and diligently continued on my quest to make fantastic sourdough. I'll reiterate that regular practice, keen observation and confident intuition are what truly makes great bread. Däve is all grown up, well, fourteen months old at the time … Continue reading Sourdough 2.0
Food Fit For Felix 