. Afternoon tea eh. All us Brits do it, Sat around about 4pm, with the best china out, little fancies and crustless sandwiches delicately placed on floral 'cake plates' and all is well with the world
Its been such a manic couple of weeks for me that I have really struggled to find the time to bake, hence no managing to take part in week 4 which was Pies and Tarts
Before I settled down for a long winter read, I remembered dashing Dom from Belleau Kitchen’s latest challenge for his intriguing and fun Random Recipes event
I have never cooked for 30 people before this weekend and doubt that I will do so again. No matter how organised you feel before hand the reality is it's really hard work
I have mentioned previously that Mr Lancashire Food has joined a walking club, so this week I had a special request for a buttery fruit cake, that would survive being in a rucksack for a couple of hours
EmailPrintSweet Potato and Carrot Soup – a 5. 2 Diet Recipe for Winter. I love cooking but I have to admit sometimes I struggle cooking for just myself
Ahh. the season of love is almost upon us. sweet nothings exchanged over candle lit dinners and the clinking of glasses filled with something sparkling
We don't often eat savoury relishes but if we do my favourite has to be red onion marmalade. The sticky, sweet onions are particularly good with red meat and offset any of the salty cheeses beautifully
Louisa at Eat Your Veg is also hosting the Four Seasons Food challenge along with Anneli at Delicieux, and they are looking for virtuous recipes this month, so I think my vegetable soup - with extra hidden veg - is a good example
I have always been a magpie for snipping recipes out from magazines. flyers etc (I have two ring binders and a file to be 'filed' full of them) and last week whilst staying with family in Devon, I found out where I get this from - my beloved auntie T
