Just when we thought things couldn’t get better in Maggie’s world of ice cream, along comes another contender for our new favourite thing – Chocolate, Coffee & Biscuit Ice Cream. A decadent chocolate ice cream meets the crunch of sweet chocolate biscuits and a Vino Cotto coffee swirl; a combination like no other. As Maggie explains, Read the rest...
If ever I found myself at Karaoke, I would choose my favourite song because it is most familiar to me and I’d be less likely to muck up the words! I’d choose Summertime; such a beautiful song. I love singing and have a group that gets together at our place every week, I do everything I can to organise my schedule so I’m home for that, it’s nourishment on a different level to my more familiar world of food. -MB Read the rest...
I decided to cook some squid slowly on the weekend using orange peel, orange juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pernod and the ink of the squid. I cooked this at a low temperature for hours, then finished with fresh herbs and served with polenta. -MB Read the rest...
Headed away for the weekend, Colin and I stopped for a bite to eat at The Summertown Aristologist, and I couldn't resist sharing with you the four beautiful dishes we had: Read the rest...
I’ve always loved frangipane tarts because of their versatility to provide a flavour basis to seasonal fruit, but also because it is one of those desserts that always impresses far beyond the effort required to make it. Whether you add creme anglaise or the simplest dusting of icing sugar, it is such a beautiful dessert to bring to the table at any time of year. We have frangipane tarts as a rotating seasonal option, utilising whatever fruit is in season with the frangipane mix and sour cream pastry base, and it is a favourite for family and visitors alike! If you're entertaining this weekend and you're on the hunt for a simple yet delicious dessert, this is it! -MB Read the rest...
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