For almost five years, my boyfriend has been harassing me (the sentence could end there…) to make him a Black Forest gateau. I have been desperately holding out for a number of reasons, namely: Black Forest gateau is just too retro (and not in a good way) and should be laid to rest along with … Continue reading
Happy bank holiday Monday all! It’s been raining all day here so I’ve been staying cosy in my kitchen with my trusty oven, apron and radio on all day. Bliss! So today I made meringue mushrooms. I don’t normally go in for fiddly when it comes to baking and decorating but I couldn’t resist making … Continue reading
Today’s post is a nod to our beloved Great British Bake Off’s first signature bake of the series: the Madeira cake. Simple, classic and perfectly plain. I’ve decided to bring it bang up to date and add some matcha to mine (kindly sent to me by the online tea shop The Teamakers to try) so my … Continue reading
Although we can all have too much of a good thing, matcha is definitely the new wonder child in my kitchen. It’s a form of Japanese green tea made from shade-grown green tea buds, stone-ground to a fine powder, and traditionally whisked into hot water. You can find it in specialist tea and health food … Continue reading
Okay, so I’m back on the muffins again…but to be fair to me, I haven’t posted any sweet treats for a while! These are comfort muffins on a very symbolic day. Despite all the predictions and forecasts and numerous polls, NOBODY called these general election results. We all scoffed at the exit poll results, fingers … Continue reading
I have always wanted to travel to the Middle East. The long and complex history and rich culture alone make it a region worth visiting but I would be fibbing if I didn’t admit that the food is the main hook. I close my eyes and picture the scene: still-warm pita and proper kebabs, smoky … Continue reading
It’s been almost 10 months since I first started juicing and posted my Beginners’ Green Juice. I’ve plugged away at it all winter, playing around with exciting (and sometimes wacky) juice and smoothie variations (see here, here and here), and now that the warmer months are upon us, it’s time to celebrate with a brand new … Continue reading
Sometimes people ask me to post more midweek suppers that can be on the table in just a few minutes. And sometimes, just sometimes, I listen! So today, people, you’re in for a treat – this recipe is the PERFECT lazy midweek supper-for-one when you’ve had a long day at work and the fridge is … Continue reading
Until recently I had always relied on shop-bought granola to satisfy my breakfasting needs but, although it’s marketed as a healthy choice (and boy do you pay for the privilege), it often contains a shed load of sugar and other nasties. On top of that, if you’re gluten-free or vegan, you always need to be … Continue reading
I think it’s too late to wish you a happy new year, oops. I hope your year has started happily, healthily and with promise though, and with lots and lots of tasty grub. I’ve been away for a wee while (concentrating on health and finding balance in my life – I think we die trying, … Continue reading
pip & little blue 