I dont cook many desserts and post about them even less, but this humdinger of a Dan Lepard cake is something worth shouting about. A fruity mix of texture and taste,it’s wonderfully sweet without being overpoweringly so. And it’s morish … Continued
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Pistachio ice cream
When I was growing up in seaside Cornwall ice cream was always a bit of a treat. It wasn’t as common as you might think, despite the ice-cream friendly sea, sand and tourists. But I still remember the thrill of … Continued
Aromatic baked plums
Maybe it’s all that rich meat I’ve been guzzling on, maybe it’s the slow, terrible and steady tightening of my trousers around my middle. Maybe it’s the recent promotion of my belly to the heady heights (widths?) of a full … Continued
Tarte Tatin: A tarte with heart and loads of apples & pears
Autumn is here and boy, it’s here with a vengeance. Rain is dripping off our over-laden pear tree and the sky is glowering, heavily gray. I’m not usually a dessert kinda guy, but this calls for some sort of pick-me-up. … Continued
3 courses for £12? A grand deal at The Little Bay
Hello there! It’s me, Catty! While Aaron’s busy honeymooning around Japan (me? jealous? NEVER!), we’ve hi-jacked his blog so that you don’t go hungry, and we’ll continue to post on his behalf, keeping them gastronomous eyes of yours well fed! … Continued
Mochi love
Big squidgy balls of sweet, gooey goodness. What is there not to like about mochi? While I wouldn’t pretend to know the first thing about how to make the wobbly buggers, they’re something I always try to pick up from … Continued
Food Urchin, WMPC and the sweet stuffed apricots
And breathe… My nerves have just settled after submitting a meal to Food Urchin‘s Where’s my Pork Chop challenge, now comes the seemingly endless wait to see what the outcome is. Will he like it? Is it too bland? Too … Continued