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Christmas Pudding Crumble We had a couple of puddings leftover this year and I know in theory we could keep them until next year but I am really bad at buying things, shoving them in a cupboard, forgetting about them and then buying them again. So I was determined that this year that didn’t happen, hence needing ideas for leftovers. In previous years I have made truffles from the pudding
Toasted Marshmallow day is Wednesday 30th August. You would be forgiven for not knowing this of course since it is one of those “National Days” made up by an organisation with a vested interest: in this case The National Confectioners Association. Whoever they are. It used to be that toasting marshmallows was the preserve of cubs and brownies, Americans, or people who really knew how to do a festival properly.
It is rare that I get to sit down for a cup of tea with my mum. For all sorts of logistical reasons and also because a cup of tea is something my mum rarely enjoys these days. Not since she gave up dairy a few years ago. A kinesiologist has suggested that some health issues she had been having might be related to dairy and could well alleviated
Before we go any further I have two things to say about this incredible pie. The first is that this was made back in March, as there hasn’t been a pie window of opportunity this week. So this exceptional pie made back in March is being blogged about this week as I haven’t blogged it before. And secondly I can sing its praises as I didn’t make it. Jonnie
This one is not the prettiest thing in the world but bearing in mind the deadline for entries this week is in six hours and my tart is still warm, this is as good as it gets I am afraid! It was this or the Danish Pastries and at 6.30pm there is no way I am attempting those, hell I can barely throw this together! And I have a new
This is my favourite pistachio ice cream, just in time for National Ice Cream Month This weekend sees the end of National Ice Cream month. Quite possibly my favourite month of the year, I am sure you will agree. We have just come back from a week in Italy where we consumed our own body weight in ice cream over the six days, in fact on one day Jonnie
Pressure cooker baked cheesecake. I am a huge fan of baked cheesecake, the crunchy base mixed with the smooth topping is a combination I love. Add to that the tartness of some lemon, and some berries on the side and I am in pudding heaven. Matched only maybe by a warm chocolate brownie and a dollop of ice cream. For a dinner party on Saturday night I decided to do
Ferrero Rocher Ice Cream Recipe I decided to make this ice cream for Jonnie’s birthday as they are a sweet he likes (unlike the metre long tube of jelly beans I bought him for his birthday. Oops) and I thought it might be a bit different. Can I really make Ferrero Rocher Ice cream? Yes, yes you can! It is a really simple ice cream to make, needs only
.Pimms O Clock waffles Pimms season is officially upon us, the sun is out, and if ever we needed a drink at 6pm it’s right now. It is Pimms O’Clock all week. This recipe comes hot on the heels of my making waffles with gin and tonic for World Gin Day Pimms O’Clock Waffles Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins
This is the recipe you didn’t know you need. It’s the only apple pie ice cream recipe you will ever need, even when you don’t know you need an apple pie ice cream recipe My inlaws arrived on Sunday for ten days and that meant one thing on Saturday: menu planning. I need to be ahead of the game this week as there is SO much happening. GCSEs, an
That’s a bold statement for a Saturday but you will need to trust me on this one, this really is the easiest ice cream recipe ever. I really think this recipe takes some beating, on either ease, or on taste. If you are looking for a quick, no churn, no ice cream machine easy recipe then this is it (though you can make it in an ice cream maker if