As a gale rages outside, and winter firmly ousts autumn, nothing is more comforting than a warm pie for dinner. It really is one of the best and simplest of pleasures. Pie contains a delightfully comprehensive collection of pies and pastries, both sweet and savoury, so you are bound to find something you like. After…
I had dinner guests this weekend. This isn’t something I do as much as I would like as I don’t currently have a formal dining space, so everyone has to resort to eating off their laps. My lovely friends, Bob and Nic, are my cats favourite baby sitters, and I am very grateful that they…
One thing I always remember eating during autumn as a child was Yorkshire Parkin. Or just Parkin where I grew up in … er Yorkshire. These days, it is a particular favourite on Bonfire night, or Guy Fawkes night. Originally, Parkin was a celebratory cake eaten at winter festivals; a custom which probably originated with…
There is no denying Roger Pizey’s experience. He has worked with luminaries such as Albert Roux and Marco Pierre White, as well as several stints as head chef in some of the top restaurants in London. In this book, he has collected 250 of some of the greatest cakes in the world, and they are…
I made a zombie head birthday cake the other day. Who would want such a disgusting thing, I hear you cry? ME!! I love the TV show The Walking Dead, and I am extremely excited and anticipating season 4 which starts in a few weeks. Yes, folks. I made my own birthday cake. I have…
When the days are getting colder, I want something hot, quick and comforting. This delivers.
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