This Weetbix slice with dates reminds me of a simple lumberjack cake (without the apples). No no-one in our house likes to eat the broken up Weetbix remaining in the bottom of the cereal box, and so, this slice makes use of the the crushed remnants, with lots of other good things thrown in. L. M. Montgomery, author of 'Anne of Green Gables,' ... Read More
Baking
Brown Sugar Shortbread with Walnuts and Rosemary
Brown sugar shortbread with walnuts and rosemary is a spin on traditional shortbread. Rosemary and orange zest give the shortbread an aromatic quality, while the walnuts add another layer of texture. I also love the grainy texture of wholemeal spelt flour, so I use it as often as I can when I'm baking. I'm always looking for ways to ... Read More
Chocolate Hazelnut Meringue Biscuits
These chocolate hazelnut meringue biscuits were inspired by Nigella Lawson's forgotten cookies in her cookbook, At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking. Since we've been bunkering down at home, our family has had a special occasion dinner every Sunday. We all dress up, set the dining room table with candles, flowers and linen napkins. Everyone ... Read More
Pear and Ginger Almond Crumble
Pear and ginger almond crumble is my ideal comfort food. As we prepare to bunker down at home for the next little while, I imagine that there'll be plenty of time for us all to slow down and cook the dishes that nourish and comfort us. The lemon juice and zest and the grated ginger, combined with the pears, create the most delicious syrup when ... Read More
Blueberry and Banana Bread with Rolled Oats
Summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and with that comes the need to reinstate healthy eating habits – “No kids, ice creams and chips are not everyday food.” The fruit bowl had a few overripe bananas, and sadly, the freezer has not yet been fixed, so they had to be used up. Over the years, I’ve been trying to create the perfect ... Read More
Oven-dried Apples with Cinnamon
Each week before going to the local growers’ market to buy more fruit and vegetables, I take stock of what’s left in the fruit bowl. Any bananas that are over-ripe, I peel, chop, and freeze in small containers for later use in smoothies or banana bread. There are nearly always a few apples which are turning soft and wrinkly, or a little ... Read More