Jan 15, 20222 minRecipesCoconut and Cardamom FudgeThis recipe is taken from Meera Sodha’s Made in Indian recipe book. This is my go-to book for all curry recipes. I have tried a lot of...
Dec 12, 20214 minRecipesFestive Spiced Mulled Wine SconesI first tried this recipe last Christmas when we had a bottle of mulled wine open. This is a recipe I have adapted from The National...
Dec 10, 20214 minSpice of the MonthSpice of the Month – CinnamonCinnamon Cinnamomum verum My first memory of really loving this spice is when my dad bought me and my sister a packet of cinnamon...
Dec 4, 20212 minRecipesChai Spice MixI do love a mixed spice mix, but I particularly love a chai spice mix with its addition of cardamom. It is all that is autumnal and will...
Dec 3, 20213 minRecipesMincemeat and Marzipan SconesAs you may be aware by now if you have been following my recipes, I quite like scones! Here’s another recipe which is perfect for this...
Dec 2, 20211 minRecipesMixed Spice RecipeA lot of recipes call for the addition of ‘mixed spice’. Christmas recipes in particular usually use it. The spices in the pre-mixed jars...
Nov 26, 20214 minSpice of the MonthSpice of the Month – GingerGinger Zinigiber officinale Ginger is a perennial plant from south-east Asia, in which the rhizomes (ginger or root ginger), is used....
Nov 26, 20213 minRecipesPreserved Spiced PearsThese are lovely with cold meats and cheese, or hot roasted duck, pheasant, chicken or pork and would be great with any Christmas...
Nov 16, 20213 minRecipesPlum and Apple MincemeatThose who know me know I hate Christmas before 1st December! However, as with all good things, this recipe ideally needs a little time to...
Nov 16, 20212 minRecipesHoney, Ginger and Walnut SconesI would much prefer to have a scone over cake as they are not too sweet and go well with a cup of tea or coffee. Like crumbles, the...