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
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Tarta de Santiago
The cake of Saint James - a medieval masterpiece that pairs perfectly with a mid-morning cortado coffee. Its exact origins and specific recipe are long gone in the winds of time, but the celebration of the patron saint of Spain continues, especially on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and in the Galician capital Santiago de Compostela. I'm … Continue reading Tarta de Santiago
Christmas Cake
Here's a classic fruit cake which I reluctantly refer to as a Christmas Cake, as it seems a shame to restrict beautiful food to a particular time of year, religion and belief :o) Festive Cake? Albeit an incredibly delicious cake, the joy of this is all in the making for me; the family can all get involved … Continue reading Christmas Cake
Food Fit For Felix 