Baked Goods
Whiskey Business, Part II
Lemony apple pudding with a buttery, creamy whiskey sauce – dessert as inspired by that ultimate winter warmer-upper, the Irish hot whiskey.
Spud Sunday: Bread For Thought
Potato upside-down bread made with soda bread dough, reminiscent of a deep-dish potato pizza or a potato focaccia but, then, not quite like either…
Bah, Humbug
Who needs a dodgy stomach at Christmas? Not I! Some plain (but festive) crackers were needed to help on the road to recovery…
The Taste Of Christmas Past
Christmas as a kid meant gifts of almond and honey laden turrón from Spain. That memory inspired this recipe for festive almond, honey and orange shortbread, chocolate-dipped ‘n’ all…
Best In Bramleys
Apples baked with honey, goat’s cheese, rosemary and an oaty topping – my entry for the Bord Bia Best in Season Bramley apple recipe competition and a winner in my book!
The Baking Powder Plot
My brother Tom is quite the baker and his scones are the stuff of legend, even if some of the local ladies find that hard to believe! The recipe for his excellent scones is here – try it for yourself and see…
Spud Sunday: The Year Of The Spud
Well, happy first birthday to The Daily Spud. I made some chocolate potato buns to celebrate!
Bally-ma-Rachel
A most enjoyable few days at the Ballymaloe cookery school, learning a few things about baking with Rachel Allen…
