This is a gluten-free blackberry tart from Snog Healthy Treats Cookbook. Instead of pastry, it has a spicy crust made from almonds and ground allspice. Strawberry picking was a frequent activity in my childhood, although collecting blackberries from the “wild” was a new experience. Crossing through Lea Valley’s Walthamstow Marshes, we saw bushes weighed down […]
Breakfast Club Potato Recipe… oh no it isn’t
I’m going to go all mysterious on you now. I’m not able to show you my tasty frittata yet, for reasons which will later be explained…
Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Although chocolate whoopie pies are normally served in pairs, sandwiched with sweet marshmallow fluff, these ones were served individually with a chocolate glaze for small children. You could be forgiven for thinking I’ve fallen of the edge of a cliff or that my kitchen has been taken over by builders lately, I hold my hand […]
Great British Bake Off Series 2 Contestants
Having missed the first episode of The Great British Bake Off last week, I have been catching up on iPlayer this afternoon and doing some digging around to see who the new Great British Bake Off contestants are. A regular prime time TV appearance in a reality show can be a once in a lifetime […]
The Free Range Cook by Annabel Langbein VIDEO REVIEW
Latest in my series of video book reviews is The Freerange Cook by New Zealander Annabel Langbein.
Hungry: The Innocent Cookbook of Family Friendly Recipes VIDEO
A video review of the new book from the Innocent smoothie folks, “Hungry”.
Baked Fish with Pesto
This baked fish with pesto is an easy family dinner. The recipe ingredients serve 4. As we are a family of two grown ups and a tiddler, the photo reflects a half serving. My son’s eating habits are baffling me at the moment. At home he’s a fussy little jack in the box who says […]
My Italian Family: Lawrence Dallaglio Cookbook VIDEO
Video review of rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio’s easy Italian recipes with Sacla pasta sauces… no need to “try” too hard…
Three Oinks for Peppa Pig World!
Review of Peppa Pig World, at Paultons Park on the edge of the New Forest.
My Daddy Cooks by Nick Coffer VIDEO REVIEW
Launching the first of a new series of video book reviews. Today it’s “My Daddy Cooks”
Ted Made Pizza With My Daddy Cooks
Ted and I recently attended a pizza making morning hosted by Nick Coffer of My Daddy Cooks taking place at Fire & Stone in Covent Garden. It was to celebrate the publication of the new My Daddy Cooks book. Making Pizza with My Daddy Cooks As you can see Ted was perfectly at home in […]
Morphy Richards Accents Toaster and Kettle VIDEO REVIEW
Video Review of Morphy Richards’ Accents pyramid kettle and four slice toaster
