Diary: Thursday 26 November
This has been a day of contrasts…
…from helping prepare dinner for over 200 guests to cooking a simple family meal for six.
Recipes
Sunshine on a Grey Day
Having had a very mild start to November, the month has turned bitterly cold and grey.
It is time to hit back with some colour.
City Hunter – Part 2
Diary: 20 October
Our second day exploring London starts with a trip to the City.
Victory may be in the kitchen, but this morning I am the customer not the cook. (more…)
Black Sesame and Banana Cake
Diary: 13 October
Desperate situations call for desperate measures.
Having made a bad batch of cakes I was on a rescue mission.
Fresh Ginger and Cranberry Cake
Today’s cake reminds me of a recent Korean Drama.
Like the hero who saved his spare cash in a Piggy Bank, I feel a bit lost without a saved cake in the freezer.
Gochugaru Corn
This is the sweetcorn dish that accompanied our roast lamb dinner.
Here is the story of how it came about.
Lamb Shoulder Party – Part 2
Diary: 26 September
The lamb has been roasting in the oven for nearly five hours.
It is time to prepare some side dishes.
Oatcakes for Cheese
Diary: 25 September
As part of our Lamb Shoulder Party we are serving a selection of cheeses.
These oat biscuits are simple to make and taste much better than shop-bought ones.
Lamb Shoulder Party – Part 1
After the success of the pulled pork party, there is only one thing to do…
…repeat the earlier exercise but with lamb.*
Orange and Lemon Almond Cake
This cake is quite special, being both gluten and dairy-free.
Its topping is a marriage of East and West, being a combination of Korean honey citrus and French marmalades.