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Baking| Caramelised Onion & Garlic Jam … and ‘Snackuits’ {a product review}
A different take on what we traditionally think of as jam. This is pretty darned addictive and hits all the good spots in the most delightful way. A smoky oniony garlicky jam that pairs well with crackers, rolls, canapes, bread, pizza etc!
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In the jar with … Strawberry Vanilla Bean Conserve
“Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did” William Allen Butler I don’t think there ever was or can be a more luscious, a more colourful and a more passionate berry than the strawberry. It’s beautifully shaped… c’mon, how many more berries would give us perfect hearts on being cross sectioned? Each time I see them, my heart skips a beat. I’ve done loads of strawberry stuff this season, and would have happily done loads more had I not felt guilty of dessert overdose. I think strawberries are the perfect dessert ingredient, and compliment most cheeses and tropical fruit. Strawberries in pastry, in cake, in…
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DARING BAKERS do BAKEWELL TARTS…& I do a few HEARTS too!!
“The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts, All of a summer day, The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts And took them quite away!”Lewis Carroll The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England. Inspirations and References: Allan Davidson, Tamasin Day Lewis, Anton Edelmann, Jane Grigson, Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver A giant tart, medium tarts or little tartlettes Mandatory element 1: Sweet Shortcrust Pastry. Yes, it’s a pie pastry. Mandatory element…
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FRUITS IN THE HIMALAYAS…& PEACH-ROSEMARY JAM RECIPE
“Thought is the blossom,language the bud,action the fruit behind.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Here’s a little more about our recent trip into the hills, the adventurous beginning of which you can read about in my first post here. This second post is a bit of a fruity one; well mostly anyway. Ramgarh is a serene hill station in the Himalayas, perched at an altitude of about 1800 m above the sea level. It is quite the idyllic place for offbeat leisurely holidays in peace and tranquility, & is known for its fruit orchards and wonderful views of the Himalayas. On clear days you can see the snow-capped ranges of the Himalayas…
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JAM TARTLETS…..Pretty Ruby Petits Fours
“The rule is jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today.”Lewis Carroll JAM TARTLETS…Petits Fours A Tart is defined as a single-layered base of pastry (plain or puff) with a sweet or savory filling baked in either a shallow tart pan that has straight, fluted sides and a removable bottom or a metal tart ring placed on a baking sheet. The tart is removed from the tart pan or ring before serving. Broadly, the term ‘tart’ encompasses flans, quiches, and pies. Depending on the type of tart made they can be served as appetizers, entrees or desserts. Their size ranges from bite-size (hors d’oeuvre), individual-size (tartlet) to full-size (tart).’…quoted…
