January 18, 2025
Here's a little bit of summer to brighten a gloomy January. Strawberries are firmly associated with Wimbledon Tennis. But
human ingenuity has extended a 4-6 week natural harvest to pretty much all year by growing under glass, and also now...
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January 16, 2025
Lizzie was a bit overwhelmed by her hair. She called it a lion's mess, as opposed to a lion's mane, which was a shame as she had great quality hair, but it didn't benefit from the simplistic one-step long Bob she came in with.
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January 12, 2025
True Tarte Tatins take time (alliteration not intended 😊), the preparation of this version is super quick. I used up a spare roll of puff pastry; apples and nuts are always on hand here.
Try these delicious treats at home. You won't be disappointed.
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December 21, 2024
Here's a bit of fun for Christmas which the kids will love having a go with. You'll need the cookie cutters, but they come in all shapes, sizes and designs nowadays.
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December 14, 2024
We stayed at 2400 metres in San Pedro de Atacama. An oasis in the desert fed from the melting snow of the soaring 6000m peaks gushing into the rivers that run through the historic town. It's not far from
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December 07, 2024
“Why Chile?” Said Jack back in February, “We don’t speak Spanish!” “You don’t speak Spanish when you go to Spain either”, I replied. Nonplussed, he didn’t mention it again until September when one of their favourite TV shows, Race across the World’, hosted a clutch of celebrities struggling..
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December 06, 2024
Here's a seasonal treat to try this holiday which the kids will love to help with. The meringues can be small enough to be bite-sized, or large and dramatic.
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November 30, 2024
No metrosexual red velvet cake or rainbow sponge this week. Today we have pie. Good old fashioned honest pie. Earthy and traditional, oozing heritage of farmhouses, scrubbed stone floors and muddy boots left outside. This medley...
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November 23, 2024
This deep scrummy pie is brought to you just in time for thanksgiving and Christmas. Pecan nuts are native to the southern states of America and have been used by the indigenous people for thousands of years, though the earliest recipes found for the pies are 19th century. Eaten neat, with custard or vanilla ice cream, they're associated with special occasions.
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November 22, 2024
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck.” You’ve heard the saying. And I know at first glance, this looks just like a plastic comb, but trust me...
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November 16, 2024
Here's a virtuous medley of superfoods all mixed into one bake. A symphony of tastes and textures erupt as you bite into this energy boosting health bar. Soft, sweet, chewy and firm with a soft little pop from the quinoa and chia seeds that roll around the palette. Oh, it's super quick and easy too.
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November 08, 2024
I’m always looking at local bakery and patisserie when I travel. These I discovered on a recent adventure trip to Chile with the boys. Chilenitos are similar to Argentinian alfajores. Crumbly tender cookies filled with
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