Little Book of Chocolat Joanne Harris

Review: Joanne Harris Little Book Of Chocolat

Joanne Harris is an award-winning best-selling British fiction author, so I have to confess, I was surprised when I received a recipe book in the mail with her name on. Famous for the Chocolat trilogy, Harris has also written fantasy, but I was unaware she had written recipe books, but this is in fact her…

Summer Berry Tartlets

Here is a dessert is not only simple, but a lot of it can be prepared well in advance, and put together quickly prior to serving. The pastry shells can be made well in advance and frozen. The chocolate applied and filled with pastry cream the night before, then top with fresh fruit just prior to…

Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday, or as it is more affectionately known, Pancake Day, is this week. The English pancake is larger and thinner than its Scottish or American cousins, and is more in line with French Crêpe. There are a multitude of topping ideas other than the traditional sugar and lemon juice, or golden syrup. If you…

Beef Casserole

Although today has been a much brighter day than of late, my mind is still on winter comfort food. On Sundays, I am often out on for a couple of hours in the middle of the day, so something that I can throw in a pot and leave to cook slowly by itself is ideal….

Meatloaf with Streaky Bacon

February has arrived and spring is still a long way off as the temperatures remain low. The wind recently has been bitter this weekend, and in this kind of weather there is really only one response. Meatloaf. No, not the singer (although if that is your thing, go for it) but the baked mince dish….

Christmas Cake Chocolate Bark

The final inclusion in this year’s edible Christmas gift hamper is Christmas Cake Chocolate Bark. Chocolate bark is very simple and versatile gift for any occasion. You really are only limited by your imagination. I try to include some chocolate bark each year, but with a seasonal twist. It is easy to make, which makes…