Dessert
Spud Sunday: Strawberry Elephants Forever
Gastroanthropologist’s slow roasted strawberries meet Miss Jane Bury’s potato pancakes – each one worthy of attention
Spud Sunday: The And Game
Strawberries and potatoes – love ‘em both, though not on the same plate, as this warm strawberry and brandy sauce will testify
Waiting For Rhubarb
I finally get to try out a recipe involving rhubarb and beetroot tweeted to me by Michelin-starred chef Martijn Kajuiter – let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
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.
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!
Raising The Chocolate Bar
A review of my weekend at the Temple Bar Chocolate Festival, with truffle making, chocolate tasting and a fascinating talk by Willie Harcourt Cooze, plus a recipe for my favourite homemade truffles, flavoured with rose water, like Turkish delight.
Let There Be Chocolate And Giveaways
In anticipation of the upcoming Temple Bar Chocolate Festival, I have copies of Willie Harcourt Cooze’s Chocolate Factory Cookbook to give away and a recipe for a decadent chocolate biscuit cake. Bring it on.
