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I saw kumquats in my local supermarket and had an instant craving for marmalade. However, when it came to actually making it, I decided I did not feel like peeling the baby citrus fruit. So I made a kumquat jam instead. Head straight on to the Recipe For Kumquat Jam ♥ I cannot explain just … Continue reading Recipe For Kumquat Jam
I am always trying to add recipes to my blog that resonate with my name. The latest in my collection is this recipe for lavender and lime crème brûlée. The lavender is not overbearing, but if you do not like the idea of a floral note, add another flavouring. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Recipe For Lavender And Lime Crème Brûlée
The morning I started writing my review of Home Cooked & Heartwarming Dave and I had been shopping. We bought a kilogram of mussels which I planned on cooking with Pernod. I used Ashleigh Levin's recipe for mighty mussel pot with secret Sambuca as the base for my Pernod mussels. In her recipe book Ashleigh says that … Continue reading Recipe For Pernod Mussels Using Fresh Black Mussels
To me, winter is for warming desserts. Spiced poached pears are perfect and served with the syrup make for a great ending to a meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For Spiced Poached Pears ♥ During the week my breakfast consists of 2 apples. I might change this for other fruit in season. But … Continue reading Recipe For Spiced Poached Pears
For International Scone Week 2018 I used Amanda's recipe as inspiration. In 2016 she made these divine lavender and lemon scones. In my adaptation I have made lavender and lime scones. Head straight on to the Recipe For Lavender And Lime Scones ♥ I am extremely conscientious about keeping a shopping list. It sits on my … Continue reading Recipe For Lavender And Lime Scones
Vera writes that her mother was a really good baker. Her grandmother taught her mother the skills of making yeast cakes. Vera serves the streussel kuchen over the Jewish New Year. You can make either an almond topping or a cinnamon topping. I chose to combine the two to make my almond and cinnamon kuchen. … Continue reading Recipe For Almond And Cinnamon Kuchen
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 Recipe For Cured Egg Yolks With A Soft Centre
This recipe for duck liver pâté is ideal for when you are entertaining. You can make it in advance and be confident the flavours will impress. Head straight on to the Recipe For Duck Liver Pâté ♥ When we entertain I write down what I plan on cooking. I usually centre my meal around the … Continue reading Recipe For Duck Liver Pâté With Port
A friend of mine has an abundance of aubergines growing on their farm. She asked me if we ate them and the answer was a resounding yes. My new favourite is this smoked aubergine and feta dip. This vegetable might be called eggplant where you live, or melanzana, but no matter what you call them I … Continue reading Recipe For Smoked Aubergine And Feta Dip
Chica Andaluza made a welcome home cake for Big Man. I knew as soon as I saw her recipe that I would have to make the cake! After my journey back from Johannesburg I wish I could have had a slice of my dried fruit tea cake. It would have been the perfect treat to … Continue reading Recipe For Dried Fruit Tea Cake