Simple and tasty food.
I sometimes find it hard to believe that I have been living here in Seattle for over 2 years! I think I have assimilated well. I probably speak more like an American-when I go to the grocery store, I say cart instead of trolley for one! I celebrate American holidays, and have forgotten all about those countless European bank holidays 😉 I eat American – now that I know where to find all …
The winter chill has truly set in. Cold frosty mornings and short dark evenings are the order of the day. This baked apple dessert is a great winter warmer. It’s quick and easy to make, and all those aromatic spices will give your kitchen a lovely Christmasy aroma. I cannot believe I just said the word Christmas and it’s only November! This is a real feel good dessert however, cheap …
Sometimes I feel like a little homemade treat, and these biscuits always hit the spot. Sable biscuits take a bit of time to make, but are definitely worth the effort. They are feather light, buttery and perfectly crisp. I use this recipe a lot and you can create so many different biscuit flavours and shapes with it. I sometimes cover sables with lemon curd and a swirl of meringue on top, …
You may have noticed I got a new camera! So hopefully my photos will begin to look a little better. I got a bit carried away with this one and went rooting through my cupboards trying to find Middle Eastern style props. Hope it looks suitably exotic and makes you think of far off places as opposed to Dublin 16. Baklava is basically lots of thin filo pastry layered with chopped …