Brunch

Bacon + Egg Cups with Kale Chips

April 20, 2013

The OH jokingly said he is going to open up a restaurant called Fad. The idea of this fantasy restaurant is that it serves only the latest food fads – whether it is macaroons, bacon, kale, cupcakes or cake pops! He could be onto something 🙂 people become obsessed by food fads. Continue Reading…

Lunch

Root Vegetable Tarte Tartin

April 12, 2013

I love roasting root vegetables as it brings out all their natural sweetness. This tarte tartin starts out with roasted root vegetables which are then set into a bed of balsamic caramel, topped with herbs and cheese and covered with pastry. The result is absolutely delicious. Continue Reading…

Dessert

Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart

April 6, 2013

Ferrero rocher sweets were the type of chocolates that only ever appeared on special occasions. Advertisers would have us believe that they were served at Ambassador’s receptions and reserved for the finest of company. Continue Reading…

Dessert

Rhubarb and Custard Trifles

March 29, 2013

I am back home in Ireland at the moment, where it has been unseasonably cold and snowy. Despite the bad weather, there is still some hardy rhubarb growing in the garden surviving against all the odds. Continue Reading…

Treats

Cranberry and Pecan Flapjacks

March 22, 2013

Flapjacks were somewhat of a staple when I was growing up. At the end of the week, when all the biscuits and treats had been eaten, we were always able to whip up a few flapjacks.  They were simple enough for me to make, as long as I was supervised by my big sister 🙂 Continue Reading…