This photo is from last year, but it could just as easily have been taken from any year. EXCEPT this year. We usually have barrows and baskets overflowing with apples. This year, we have enough for two apple crumbles. Full stop. Our neighbours are in the same position. It just […]
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Mini apple and custard pies, plus how to make pastry from scratch
This may seem like a double take for regular readers. Apple pies again so soon. Both Nickie and Carly asked about the recipe, so no time like the present. Oh and my eldest daughter says “Thank you” to them as it meant I made another batch of pies so soon […]
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No need to fry!
My husband claims that he married me on the strength of two dishes* that I cooked. Other of his favourites I never cook, either because I didn’t like them or they involved serious frying. Scotch eggs have always fallen into both these groups. I’ve never liked the bright orange offerings […]
Read moreDragonflies and Muffins
I have a new favourite muffin. Or maybe I should call it a small cake. Whichever, it is my newest favourite. Move over blueberry muffins, there is a new little cake in town. Today was one of those baking sessions when I had not quite the right ingredients, so I […]
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