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It’s been a really long time between posts I know… All I can say is that my fascination for food has led me down a rabbit-hole and I’m now 1 year into a Nutrition PhD! So I’ve been in the lab more than the kitchen of late. Thats said, it was my birthday this month and I love nothing more than strawberry tarts, pistachios … Continue reading Pistachio and Orange Blossom Tarts
Happy Easter everyone! Today I’ve been busy in the kitchen making hot cross buns, my favourite. While normally I tend to buy them, I thought I’d make this Easter a bit special by making a whole bunch of them. They take a couple of hours to make but the smell of baking that fills the house and the warm, spiced buns that come out of the … Continue reading Hot Cross Buns
Happy Australia Day ! As I’m feeling a little left out of the celebrations this year (my friends are already sending me photos of BBQs and sunny beaches) I have decided that this week’s recipe should be an Antipodean classic, the humble Lamington. The lamington is the most Australian dessert I can think of, appearing in childhoods all across the country. Loved by Australian families, … Continue reading Lamingtons with Raspberry Cream
After being in Oz for so long, I’m looking forward to pottering around in my kitchen by the warmth of the oven and baking up a few treats. Spiced ginger sponge is on the top of my ‘to bake list’ (yes, I do have one!), it’s a variation of my mum’s classic teacake. Enjoy, Katie x Spiced Ginger Sponge Ingredients Cake 160 g butter, room … Continue reading Spiced Ginger Sponge
Just because Christmas is over it doesn’t mean festive desserts have to be! So today I’m sharing a decadent tart to brighten the week. Enjoy, Katie x Christmas Tart Cooking time: 40 minutes plus prep and construction time Serves: 8-10 Ingredients Pastry 140g spiced biscuits- I’ve used 12 speculoos and 5 ginger nuts 40g butter 100g flour 1 egg 1-2 tbsp. water- this depends … Continue reading
It’s that time of the year again, the perfect excuse to dress and up feel like a kid! As adults, we may no longer be welcomed trick-or-treating, but why let the kids have all the fun? Personally, I’m planning on making these devilishly tasty Halloween candy apples, and dressing up. Why no make a batch and join in on the festivities, children and adults alike! … Continue reading Candy, Spiked and Poisoned Apples…
Ginger and Chocolate Mousse Cooking time: 20 minutes plus setting time Serves: 6 Ingredients 4 eggs 100 g dark chocolate 2 tbsp. double cream 30 g caster sugar 1 tsp. fresh ginger 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 250ml double cream 1 tbsp. icing sugar Cocoa powder- for serving Chocolate- for serving Break up your chocolate into small pieces now pop them into either a Bain Marie … Continue reading Ginger & Chocolate Mousse
Pastry and glamour? It can only be Paris Fashion Week! While watching and reading about all the trends making their way down the Parisian catwalks I will be indulging in one of my all-time favourite pastries- the iconic Paris-Brest. It’s terribly impressive and easy to make (yes, easy!) so celebrate the end of the fashion season in classic French style. Enjoy, Katie x … Continue reading Mini Rose and Raspberry Paris-Brest
Along with all the obvious summer joys (the sun, warmth and linen dresses) summer berries are one of the things I hangout for all year. So on this sunny Friday I have decided to celebrate the week with my favourite summer cake. It’s bright, colourful and bursting with summer berries, perfect for lazing in the park or around the pool if you’re lucky enough! Enjoy, … Continue reading Layered Spiced Summer Berry Sponge
On such a beautiful day where we are all daydreaming of lulling at the beach or lounging in the park, I thought I’d share a perfect treat for summer picnics or festivals- fig and walnut mini babas. These syrupy, buttery, sweet little cupcakes are easily transported, can be baked in advance and are ideal for sharing, making them the most decadent desert on the run! … Continue reading Fig and Walnut Mini Babas
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