This recipe was one from my mother’s repertoire, and the page it’s written on in my recipe book is the dirtiest page in the whole book. It shares the page with the Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding… and between the two the cocoa smudged pages are a …
I’m still waiting for some cooler September temperatures to arrive to Rome, but in the meantime I may as well enjoy the summer fruits that are still available at my local market. The peaches yesterday were stunning and I couldn’t help myself, so I bought …
Nothing screams comfort food more than a chewy, chunky chocolate chip cookie, obviously enjoyed with an icy cold glass of milk. I have made two versions, one with dark chocolate and walnuts, and the other with white chocolate and Brazil nuts. I had planned on making …
If you have visited Florence or the Chianti area of Tuscany in Autumn, you may have seen ‘Schiacciata con l’uva’ in the local bakeries – and if you were clever, you would have bought some and eaten it without sharing. The word ‘schiacciata’ usually refers …
When I think of Jam Doughnuts, I think of sitting around the kitchen table straight after school with my sister and brothers waiting for these to come out of the oven. My mother didn’t make them, she would buy them from the local bakery and …
Lazy summers at the beach include late morning decadent breakfasts to fuel growing children during a day filled with never-ending swims and adventures. I just have to mention the word ‘pancakes’ and my children (especially Joseph) jump for joy and will nag until I actually …
If you’ve ever made choux pastry for profiteroles or eclairs, then you certainly won’t have any problem making Churros. Popular in Spain, (they are often referred to as ‘Spanish doughnuts’) although they can also traditionally be found in Portugal, France, Peru, Venezuela & Colombia. We have arrived …
It’s so hot again this week in Rome, and while I look at many stunning photos from my dear friends who are enjoying some of Italy’s finest beaches, I have been passing the time at home, baking, cleaning… oh and ironing. I did make a …
There is something very decadent about a soufflè. I’m not sure if that’s to do with the delicacy of it’s texture, the risk of imminent failure we feel as we prepare it, or just because it has a beautiful French name! I haven’t made many soufflè’s …
These cupcakes are delicious! (If I do say so myself)! This recipe is more sweet than the Matcha Roll Cake recipe, especially with the buttercream on top and it’s more of a normal cake consistency. I loved the buttercream with matcha added, the flavour was …