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
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
Marinated Lamb Shanks Cooking time: 2 hours plus marinating time Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 lamb shanks Marinade 1 lemon, juice 1 tsp. black pepper 1½ tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. honey 2 cloves 3 tbsp. beer 1-2 tsp. oil Filtered water Crush the garlic and then mix all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl to create the marinade. Pour over your lamb shanks … Continue reading
This black cod and coconut rice is something I often make when I’m back home in Oz and it’s perfect for a lazy morning! It’s bright, luxurious and unexpected. Enjoy, Katie x Black Cod with Coconut Rice Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients For fish 1 fillet of black cod 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2-3 tbsp. butter … Continue reading Black Cod & Coconut Rice
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
Fashion and food are the first two things that come to my mind when thinking of Italy. So with the start of Milan Fashion Week, I’m not sure if I’ll be more upset about missing the dazzling parties and shows or the magnificent food! How could one possibly choose?? As Milan was the first place I encountered squid ink pasta, I thought it an appropriate … Continue reading
Milan Fashion Week starts today which means we’re all going to need a good energy packed breakfast to get us going for the week. This smoothie is full of antioxidants, good fats, is filling enough to get you through your morning, is the most glorious rich colour, and is so easy and quick, so there’s no excuse for forgetting breakfast! Happy Fashion Week everyone! Enjoy, … Continue reading Breakfast Berry Smoothie
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
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