I made pumpkin and date scones for afternoon tea with last night's leftover roast pumpkin. It's exam time in our house, so I have been practising my debriefing skills over cups of tea and homemade treats in an effort to stimulate conversation. I pureed the pumpkin, skin and all, to include in these scones. It doesn't really matter what type of ... Read More
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Spiced Pear and Almond Cake
Spiced pear and almond cake is a lovely cake to serve for afternoon tea, warm out of the oven with a dollop of cream or Greek yoghurt. Pears are one of the oldest temperate fruits on earth. The pear (pyrus communis) was valued for both its flavour and texture in ancient times. It's believed to have originated in the Caucasus Mountains between the ... Read More
Spiced Bread Ice Cream
Spiced bread ice cream reminds me of long pub lunches with friends in London when I was in my 20s. I remember sitting in a beer garden in the sun, savouring a bowl of the most delicious brown bread ice cream.While reading about all the destinations that will not be available for us to visit for the foreseeable future, I have found myself making ... Read More