Years ago when we had a telly, my partner and I used to love watching the Two Fat Ladies. They were fabulously entertaining as cooks and personalities – boisterous, loud, and very opinionated. As for their food – it was glorious. Their favourite...
For years I was not convinced that sweet pumpkin pies (or tarts) could be a real thing. I found this recipe in a recipe book of mine called Herbs, Spices and Flavourings, which is now an old and well-used book. After I tried it, I was totally converted. I love...
It has only been recently that we have been introduced to the world of gluten-free. One of our 6yo twin boys (ah yes, well they’re almost 7, birthday next week and we’re not being allowed to forget about it) was recently diagnosed with a...
In my part of the world, it’s Good Friday, Easter. And even though I wouldn’t call myself a Christian (or anything else, for that matter), I still am in love with the delectable-ness that is the hot cross bun. Fragrantly spicy, richly warm and...
I’m not quite sure where this recipe came from, it’s printed on a scrap of paper like it’s been cut from a magazine. Nonetheless, I recommend it to you – it’s easy peasy, and the cinnamon sugar forms a delicious syrupy crust over...
