I went to Morocco a number of years ago, travelling round Marrakech, Casablanca, the Atlas mountains, Fez, the sahara desert (I even rode on a camel), and Essaouira (which I loved). I particularly remember all the souks and spice markets in Fez and Marrakech Continue reading
Norwegians love their bread (doesn’t everyone?) and loaves made with rye flour are apparently very popular. This is a Hairy Bikers recipe and they recommend making it with a mixture of white flour and rye so it isn’t too heavy or dark. If you like it darker, just change the proportions of the flour, but the Bikers say you made need to add extra water if using more rye. Continue reading
I remember when I was little, my Mother used to give us either homemade baked rice pudding warm from the oven with that lovely golden skin on top, or we’d have Ambrosia Creamed Rice out of a tin as a quick and tasty pud. Now she makes a delicious Swedish version (with loads of chopped almonds) and for the last 5-10 years it’s become a tradition to have it on Christmas Eve with a red fruit/cherry compote. The creamy, deliciousness of rice pudding is something that I think people either love or loathe, and I definitely love it. Continue reading
May I present to you my latest baking attempt – Kleicha or date cookies – all the way from sunny Iraq. I thought these seemed appropriate as Ramadan has just started, and apparently dates are traditionally eaten by Muslims to break their fast each evening. Continue reading
I love Jamaican Ginger Cake. We used to have it loads growing up – the dark, sticky, squidgy McVities version – innocent looking in it’s plastic wrapping, but always tasting delicious Continue reading
This is the second batch of cinnamon buns I’ve made. Love, love, love cinnamon buns. Continue reading
I made these sweet, nutty, squares of naughtiness to take with me to my closest friend Eleanor’s house, for the weekend Continue reading
Back to work this morning after the long Easter weekend. With the clocks going forward as well, getting up was a bit of a shock to the system. Continue reading
Here’s an easy peasy Easter recipe that I tried out this year. If you’re after some chocolatey loveliness, this is worth trying. Continue reading
Isn’t it great when you’ve done a proper spring clean, or redecorated a room, or moved a bit of furniture around so the house looks different, or tried out a new hair style, bought a new car, even tried some new food. Change is good. Everything seems fresh and new, different and exciting. Continue reading
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