Twists, turnovers, straws - all so deliciously naughty and yet devilishly simple to make at home. Every now and again I have moments where I look at something familiar, and wonder why I've never thought of having a go at making it for myself. Often the ubiquitous is simpler than you think. Some things just aren't … Continue reading Cheese & Bacon Pastries
Treat
Baked Blueberry Pancake
We often freeze fresh berries when we have a few left over that would otherwise spoil. This is great way to use them up in a 'store-cupboard' pancake; a serious breakfast crowd-pleaser. Ingredients: 3 Eggs 250ml Milk 125g Self-raising flour 50g Caster sugar 1 tsp Vanilla extract 25g Butter 175g Blueberries (or other berries) 1 … Continue reading Baked Blueberry Pancake
Steak Tartare
This has become a birthday ritual for me. Not that it's my birthday; not for ages. I'm hoping that the younglings will adopt it so that I can guarantee making it at least 3 times a year. This dish is all about the beef. ALL ABOUT THE BEEF. Like sushi, it needs to be excellent … Continue reading Steak Tartare
Mulled Wine Jelly Sweets
As Christmas culinary activities were somewhat postponed for me, I'm finally getting round to making festive treats for friends and family. On a positive note, this is a good January, as the house is still full of nice ingredients and treats. You could say that the 'Christmas Cupboard' is well stocked. During my pre-Christmas planning … Continue reading Mulled Wine Jelly Sweets