‘Sweet as cake and cute as can be’ I have some lovely photos and memories of birthday cakes my mum used to make for me and my brother and as I got older that I use to help her decorate. Castle cakes, football stadiums and a computer cake are in the top. So, when it …
‘Something scattered or sprinkled’ – Streusel definition You normally associate a streusel topping with baking, it is the crumb that is scattered on a pie or bread. From my experience it is one of the most delicious and coveted part of the baked good. I don’t have a sweet tooth, so I was pleasantly surprised …
‘Advice from a pumpkin; be well rounded, get plenty of sunshine, give thanks for life’s bounty, have thick skin, keep growing, be outstanding in your field, think big’ Creamy coconut and mellow squash are a lovely seasonal addition to a traditional Thai inspired soup. The sweetness serves to balance out some of the powerful and …
‘We may usefully consider, then, the value of oranges. They are, of course, one of the most universally enjoyed of fruits…but they have other qualities besides their natural succulence and delectability. They are a symbol of the sweetness and peace which follow upon bitterness and storm. The oranges…are the visible fruits and invisible graces. This …
‘If you truly get in touch with a piece of carrot, you get in touch with the soil, the rain, the sunshine’ I wanted to add more carrots into Baby B’s diet and so decided to try I few recipes. Carrot Souffle first, big thumbs down, crispy carrot parmesan next, he was indifferent, plain grated …
‘Greek cuisine: a love affair between taste and tradition’ This is a classic Greek recipe, consisting of giant beans baked in tomato sauce with plenty of herbs. It has a little bit of process to it, but it is well worth the investment. First you cook the dried beans, then the sauce, then you combine …
‘No thing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. if you tell me, you desire a fig, I answer you that there must be time. Let it blossom then bear fruit, then ripen’ – Epictetus Mr B’s father brought over fig trees from Italy when he first immigrated …
‘Cooking is the ultimate giving’
‘Although they are typically regarded as vegetables, eggplants are technically berries’ This is a gorgeous recipe, taste and looks wise (although you might pardon my photography on this one). It is like an eggplant parmesan but with feta, which adds a lovely salty element. It is super easy to make, cutting and spreading the beautiful …
‘For happy health, fuel yourself with greens and dreams’ Tatsoi is labelled, vitamin green for its nutrient profile. It is high in calcium and vitamin C as well as folate and iron. The taste is in-between Bok Choy and spinach, and it cooks quickly. Some recipes call for blanching and ice bathing before stir frying, …
