Thank you for your feedback on the last post. Those thoughts had been brewing for some time and I needed to get it off my chest. It turns out that many of you feel the same – big sigh of relief for me and virtual… Read More
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What to do with too much summer squash
Those of you who are able to grow your own vegetables at home will know all about the blessing and burden of bumper crops. In summer, courgettes (zucchini) and other squash varieties are often the biggest culprits and most gardeners that I know are always… Read More
Finally, Cake | Persimmon, Walnuts & Whiskey
Finally, there is cake worth writing about. I’ve made six cakes in the last six weeks. Each of them disappointed in some way, but this one (rich with persimmon puree, laced with whiskey, studded with dates and walnuts), this is a Very Good Cake. This is… Read More
The Month of Cake: Fresh Ginger Cake
The Month of Cake is a celebration of my wonderful colleagues. Sadly, I’ve had to leave these lovely people to take up a new opportunity. To show my appreciation for all the great times we’ve had, I baked them four cakes – one for each week… Read More