East India Drinking Chocolate Cups – recipe
The first chocolate drink is thought to have been enjoyed by the Maya people around 2,000 years ago, and was believed to have played a...
Berry Cheesecake in a Glass
From BBC Food Hungry but in a hurry? This easy berrylicious cheesecake can be whipped-up in a flash. Ingredients 150g/5¼oz mixed seasonal berries...
Pimms Lollies
From BBC Food Serve these naughty Pimms lollies instead of dessert at a summer barbecue. Equipment: for this recipe you will need wooden lolly...
Tiger of Mysore Mocha Mysore Coffee Latte Petits Fours – recipe
In 1750 military officer Hyder Ali of the Kingdom of Mysore (now part of India) and his wife were delivered of a baby. They named...
Twelve-Spice Biscuits with Spiced Mascarpone Cream – recipe
These delightful Twelve-Spice Biscuits are an ideal accompaniment to a nice cup of tea on winter afternoons, but they are also key to this rich...
Spiced Pear Bread and Butter Pudding
From Sainsbury’s Sweet pears sandwiched between slices of bread, covered in creamy homemade custard and baked to perfection. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35...
Honey and Pecan Nut Baklava
From Sainsbury’s A traditional Greek dessert which is wonderfully sweet and sticky. Serves: 8-10recipe Preparation time: 10 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients...
Hazelnut Baklava
From Sainsbury’s A classic Greek treat. Layers of filo pastry. drenched in honey. Serves: 24 Preparation time: 40 Minutes Cooking time: 50 Minutes Cooling...
Pots of Wheyhey
We could all do with a little Wheyhey at the moment. Indeed, if you have a passion for ice cream then a little Wheyhey is...
Tropical Cinnamon Leaf Log – recipe
Tropical Cinnamon Leaf Log is perhaps the ultimate sophisticated adult Rocky Road. The recipe replaces the cookie bits and marshmallows with dried exotic fruits. One...
Kensington Melia Hotel for Tapas and More
We in London will recognise SW7 as a postcode. The area is 4km west of the City of Westminster, and contains South Kensington and Knightsbridge,...
The Bisschopsmolen and a Pie
Nestled in the historic streets of Maastricht is the Bisschopsmolen or, in English, the Bishop’s Mill. It truly was once a mill and its reputation...
Speakeasy Ice Cream
Speakeasy Ice Cream has been created especially for adults with discerning palates. Speakeasy combine rich ice cream with some favourite alcoholic drinks for some exceptional...
Figgy’s Christmas Pudding
There can be nothing more iconic at Christmas than the pudding. One might argue that the turkey should have that festive accolade, but let us...
Diforti – sweet temptations
Here it is again! Seems like the pine needles from last year’s Christmas tree have just been extracted from the carpet, and mince pies are...
Vegetable Cakes
I have just returned from a trip to delicious Thailand. There were curries, refreshing and spiced salads, and noodles aplenty. There were also desserts, and...
The Book of Ices by Mrs. Agnes Marshall
This is a pleasure in pocket-size. A book on ices, but from an age when such things were sheer luxury, a holiday treat, and seldom...
Blas at Twr y Felin Hotel, Pembrokeshire – restaurant review
This striking and high-end hotel seems contemporary but it has a long history which is camouflaged by its light, modern and immaculate presentation. But part...
Afternoon Tea at Home by Will Torrent – review
I was expecting a great book from this well-respected chef, Will Torrent. I wasn’t expecting the volume to have that overwhelming feel-good factor. That comes...
Cooking with Flowers by Miche Bacher – review
You might think that cooking with flowers is pushing the culinary envelope. It’s perhaps reminiscent of the long-gone hippie era and its ethos of peace,...