Archive For October 2022
There are whole aisles devoted to it in French supermarkets. So, what is it? Well, it’s like an extra course at lunch or dinner. It can be the whole evening’s entertainment if hosting friends who eat a big lunch. We were once invited for apero at 7pm and we didn’t get home till 11pm. Aperitif,…
From Sainsbury’s A rustic-looking loaf, studded with pieces of walnut. Serves: Makes 2 loaves (24 slices) Preparation time: 30 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients 550g granary flour 200g strong white bread flour 2 teaspoons salt 15g polyunsaturated margarine 6g sachet easy-blend dried yeast 50g walnuts, chopped 600ml warm water Method Mix…
From Morrisons Ensure your guests enjoy the perfect aperitif with this warming ginger toddy. Ingredients 5cm fresh root ginger, peeled and grated finely chopped 6 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 100ml whisky 300ml ginger wine 500ml fresh orange juice 500ml ginger ale 1 orange, thinly sliced Method Place the ginger in a square…
From Sainsbury’s A delicious moist cake with marmalade, cinnamon and toasted almonds. Serves: 12 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients 250g unsalted butter 250g caster sugar 4 medium size eggs 175g self raising flour 50g ground almonds 1 teaspoon baking powder 2/3 jar thin shredded marmalade 50g toasted almonds 1…
Late spring in Burgundy. The banks of the canal were festooned with the colours of wild flowers: the blue of cornflowers, the blood red of poppies and the yellow of other blooms which were unknown to this horticulturally-challenged city girl. That’s the beauty of barge travel – it relaxes the mind and makes space for…
by Chrissie Walker This is an embarrassingly simple recipe that lasts for a couple of weeks (perhaps) in the fridge. It doesn’t demand high-end whisky and can be a sweet drink if one uses sweetened condensed milk instead of the regular variety. Ingredients: 300ml single cream 300ml whisky 1 or 2 shots (to taste)…
From Sainsbury’s Delicious with a cuppa and perfect for picnics. Serves: 16 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 45 Minutes Ingredients 175g plain flour 200g caster sugar 125g porridge oats 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 level teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 200ml semi-skimmed milk 2 tablespoons golden syrup 110g butter 2 tablespoons preserved stem…
From Morrisons A spiced fruit smoothie is just the thing to kick start a special day. Ingredients 1 small banana, peeled and sliced 100g fresh or frozen strawberries, washed & halved, + one whole strawberry 1 tbsp clear honey 150g pot of strawberry flavoured yoghurt 150ml skimmed milk 4 ice cubes A pinch…
From Sainsbury’s Sweet pears sandwiched between slices of bread, covered in creamy homemade custard and baked to perfection. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients: 60g unsalted butter 6-8 slices white bread, crusts removed 4 tablespoons mincemeat 4 ripe red pears, cored & thickly sliced 25g caster sugar…
Sicily is a large island just off mainland Italy. It has a variety of landscapes and the imposing Mount Etna which has donated volcanic soil to the fertile tapestry. It boasts long and unspoilt beaches that are deserted even in the pleasantly hot months of April and May, and if one is lucky one can…
From Morrisons Apple Mojito is a twist on the classic minty mojito and adds a touch of apple fizz to the mix. Ingredients 50ml white rum Fresh mint 2 tsp brown sugar 1 lime Appletiser Method Pour the white rum into a cocktail shaker. Add 3 sprigs of fresh mint, 2 tsp brown sugar and…