Just before Christmas, J and I went to a fancy delicatessen and bought a Panettone.  It cost £19.  On Christmas morning we ate it and it was very nice. Today J and I…

I watched a program about ultra-processed food (UPF) last night.  Whilst I do agree with the program that 60%+ of the average diet should not be made up of this crap, the statements…

I have been wondering about this ever since I started baking (about 50 years ago believe it or not).  Given that spices tend to be measured out in teaspoons – why do virtually…

Stir up Sunday today, and I made my Christmas Pudding.  I haven’t made one in 15 years because I had a disastrous experience with one.  Basically I was boiling it in a Tupperware…

I was looking for something to decorate the cake I am taking to my sister in law (let’s call her V) on Sunday.  She is very eco-conscious and would not appreciate crappy plastic…

I do not approve of starting Christmas too soon, but an exception has to be made for Christmas cakes and puddings which need a bit of time to mature.  Traditionally these are made…

I made some cakes for a concert at St James Church today. First of all I made a rich chocolate fudge slice with walnuts on top. Then I made some lemon fairy cakes. …

Where other people would munch on crisps and chocolate, R snacks down on health bars.  We are both quite keen on avoiding unnecessary fat and sugar in our diets, and very keen to…

R’s sister bought me a kit for making a “Garden Focaccia” for my birthday. I made it today and it turned out really well. Note the perfect crumb structure beloved of Paul Hollywood.…