Posts Tagged baking
The Cup Of All Fears
Butterscotch-glazed coffee shortbread bars: a gorgeous entry for the International Holiday Cookie Recipe Exchange & successfully executed, my cup measurement phobia notwithstanding
That’s Entertainment…
Celebrity chefs: are they chefs first, entertainers second or the other way ’round? The Taste of Christmas theatre show made me wonder. No need to wonder about these cheese, sage and onion scones, though…
Lemon Alert
These days, if something is edible and within range, I’m likely to try adding lemon zest to it. These redcurrant shortbread bars are no exception.
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…
The Taste Of Christmas Past
Christmas as a kid meant gifts of almond and honey laden turrĂ³n from Spain. That memory inspired this recipe for festive almond, honey and orange shortbread, chocolate-dipped ‘n’ all…
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!






