A little known aperitif until about five years ago, you now can’t get far in the summer without seeing a glass of Aperol Spritz. Walking through Wimbledon at the weekend, every other drinking establishment was promoting it, some with really elaborate orange decorations. I’d even say it’s overtaking Pimms as the drink of the summer... … Continue reading Aperol and Orange Drizzle Cake
I’m in a bit of a baking mood right now for some reason, perhaps it’s the bitingly cold but sunny weather we’re getting here in London this week? Or perhaps I’ve been cake-bribing people at work more than usual…? Aaanyway, last night I rustled up this pear and cardamom loaf cake for work as a … Continue reading Pear and Cardamom Cake
You can't beat a good rocky road…unless you make one with booze in it and then of course that wins! These Black Cherries in Kirsch, another sample from Opies Foods, are good enough to eat on their own and I had to use all of my willpower not to eat them all while I was … Continue reading Black Forest rocky roads
A good friend of mine from Murcia in Spain introduced me to this Spanish chocolate and biscuit cake, Tarta de Galletas. I've made this many times since and it always goes down a treat! One friend called them "pillows of loveliness" which I thought was a pretty good description of what I was aiming for. … Continue reading Spanish Tarta de Galletas
A Year in Dinners 