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…
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…
Now, I realise it might be a bit late to post recipes for Mince Pies now that the big day has passed, but I am still on leave from work, so it’s still Christmas in my eyes. Also, I have to share this recipe with you, because it is by far the best Mince Pie…
This weekend I met up with a bunch of friends. We had, what I believe was known as, a potluck. Not a term I was entirely familiar with, but essentially, everyone contributes a different dish to be shared among the group. I believe in local Nottinghamshire parlance, it’s often referred to as a fuddle. I…
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…
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