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Cherry Matcha Cheesecake Pots … Inspired by Donna Hay
Out of this situation only good will come. I am Safe. One of my favorite affirmations.” Louise Hay on twitter I love reading about cookbooks people own, new ones they’ve added to their collections, and often find myself adding books to my wish list. Ottolenghi: The Cookbook was one such wonderful book, and I was thrilled when Hilda presented it to me. The connect was special, and the book worth every printed word. Reading about Plenty many times in the past few months, and then again last night on Nordjus made me update my virtual list! Yes, another one added to the ever growing list. I couldn’t believe my good…
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Daring Bakers land in England … TRADITIONAL ENGLISH PUDDING!
“If you do your fair day’s work, you are certain to get your fair day’s wage – in praise or pudding, whichever happens to suit your taste.” Alexander Smith It’s the happy time of the month again, yes indeed the 27th, and it’s the Daring Bakers at their best. One small difference this time thought, the Daring Bakers take on the English at their doorstep and become Daring Steamers! Well, the proof lies in the pudding, as they say, so a steaming we will go… The April 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Esther of The Lilac Kitchen. She challenged everyone to make a traditional British pudding using, if…
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Chicken Mince Cocktail Samosas
“This is a 230-calorie snack you know. See? I’ve worked hard.” Fernando Vargas How often do you rant because you decide to make something that takes up hours of work, leaves you in throws of misery, & yet plants a BIG smile on your face afterwards? After so much of a sugar high, a savoury platter does feel good. I wanted to try making savoury tuiles too for the Daring Bakers challenge for January ’09, but somehow, it never ‘happened‘. All I managed were the sweet version here. Happily though, these crisp, yummy pastry bites called SAMOSAS ‘happened’ a short while ago though. These are wonderful, crisp, deep-fried, YES deep-fried,…