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Category: Garnishes

Citrus Purée

June 24, 2019May 8, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

Taking humble, in season, oranges and lemons, I made Citrus Purée. As I type the words oranges and lemons I am reminded of the childhood nursery rhyme which refers to the bells of various Churches in London. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Citrus Purée ♥ When we hear the words Notre-Dame the … Continue reading Citrus Purée

Cured Egg Yolks

July 20, 2018June 26, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

If you are preparing a steak tartare for dinner guests then topping them with these cured egg yolks might be a great idea. It is a little bit fancy but makes for something different in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For Cured Egg Yolks ♥ What has happened with the young adults … Continue reading Cured Egg Yolks

Dried Grapefruit Using Your Oven

October 9, 2017May 16, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

For this month’s The Food In Jars Mastery Challenge we were tasked to turn our hand to drying and dehydration. I made dried grapefruit and it is a super saving to do this at home. And so worth the wait! Head straight on to the Recipe For Dried Grapefruit ♥ I should have been writing blog posts but … Continue reading Dried Grapefruit Using Your Oven

Seed Brittle | Easy To Make At Home

September 25, 2017August 27, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

This is the second of 3 recipes to make up my smokey halloumi salad with a ginger salad dressing and seed brittle. Head straight on to the Recipe For Seed Brittle ♥ I am really good at seeking out bargains and making sure that the store is actually offering the special they claim. One of … Continue reading Seed Brittle | Easy To Make At Home

Sugar Paste Flowers

January 28, 2016January 9, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 39 Comments

When challenged this month to make sugar paste flowers I decided to take the easy route. I used shop bought gum paste as my mother, who makes the most beautiful flowers, told me that unless I knew what the sugar paste was meant to feel like, I would not have great success. I used my … Continue reading Sugar Paste Flowers

Candied ClemenGolds

July 13, 2011June 26, 2025 ~ Tandy ~ 31 Comments

This recipe for Candied ClemenGolds can be adapted to suit any citrus fruit. At the same time I made this with lemons and limes. I buy citrus fruit in season and it is the perfect time to candy them. They will keep if stored correctly. I can remember having a meal with my grandmother at … Continue reading Candied ClemenGolds

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