Classic Chocolate Cake
From Sainsbury’s Light and airy, yet decadently moist, this is a foolproof chocolate cake that everyone will love. Serves: 12 Preparation time: 25 Minutes...
The Trtl Pillow – In-flight snuggle – product review
The Trtl Pillow (pronounced ‘turtle’) has won me over. I have the ‘pleasure’ of flying long-haul very often and I am expected to hit the...
Gâteau Basque
by Chrissie Walker One delicious Basque dessert is the ‘Gâteau Basque’ which is a traditional deep-filled double-crust cream pie. It’s called Etxeko biskotxa in...
Ginger Sponge Cake
From BBC Food An easy to make tea-time treat, subtly spiced with the warming flavour of ginger. Perfect for the colder months. Ingredients...
Sunday Roast by Clarissa Dickson Wright – review
Clarissa Dickson Wright and Johnny Scott have produced quite a unique book, Sunday Roast. It’s the complete guide to cooking and carving and just about...
Veggie tikka masala
From Sainsbury’s Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 25 Minutes Ingredients 1 butternut squash 1 onion garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil...
38L Litehaul Backpack from Kathmandu – product review
Luggage and backpacks are big business these days. We are confronted with increasingly rigid weight and size restrictions for both carry-on and hold bags. Airlines...
Classic Victoria Sponge Cake
From Sainsbury’s A traditional recipe, great served simply or decorated for a celebration. Serves: makes 1 cake 8 inches, 20cm Preparation time: 15 Minutes...
Celebration Gateau
From Sainsbury’s Serves: 10 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 20 Minutes Ingredients 175g butter, softened, plus butter for greasing 175g unrefined golden...
Mexico – The World Vegetarian
Over 2020 many of us found our way to the kitchen. We tinkered with both oven and hob, and rattled a few pots and pans....
Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
From BBC Food Decorate Dan Lepard’s rich carrot cupcakes with mini-chocolate Easter eggs at Easter time, or top with sugar-paste carrots for the rest...
Pannacotta with Sparkling Peaches
From Sainsbury’s A rich creamy dessert flavoured with vanilla seeds and lemon zest. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooling Time: 240 ...
Desserts by Mary Berry – review
Mary Berry is one of those few cooks who has remained current and popular despite the fads and fashions of the fickle food industry. Mary...
Chocolate Roulade with White Chocolate Frosting
From Sainsbury’s A rich dessert of chocolate and cream. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 30 Minutes Cooling Time: 15 Minutes ...
Baileys and Chocolate Cheesecake
From BBC Food The smooth, creamy liqueur gives this celebration cheesecake the wow factor. Top with grated chocolate and a dusting of cocoa. ...
Maribor Slovenia – wines, gastronomy, bikes and hikes – travel review
Slovenia is a small country in Central Europe. Small it might be but it has natural beauty, with mountains (Slovenia’s highest mountain, the three-peaked Triglav,...
Battenberg Cake
From BBC Food Battenburg cake is a true classic for afternoon tea. The Hairy Bikers’ recipe makes it foolproof. Ingredients For the cake...
Whole Strawberry and Vanilla Preserve
From BBC Food The combination of vanilla and strawberry makes this jam perfect for using in desserts. It’s also lovely spread on fresh warm...
The Mushroom Feast by Jane Grigson – review
Jane Grigson is the author of The Mushroom Feast and is one of Britain’s most celebrated food writers. Her untimely death in 1990 left a...
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles
by Chrissie Walker These truffles are delicious and a bit different from the usual dark chocolate truffles for after a fine dinner. A tray...