Frangipane....? I have a weakness for Frangipane this is a rich mixture of butter, sugar, eggs and ground almonds. It is usually used in tarts in combination with fruit. The tart base is usually a rich short crust. “The name Frangipane is attributed to a 16th century Italian nobleman Marquis Muzio Frangipane, who invented a [...]
When we visited India about 8 years ago we spent a few days at a lovely resort on an Island in the back waters of Kerala. The island was planted with spices and we went on a walking tour of the spice groves. It was a highlight for this foodie! The cuisine offered was deliciously [...]
I have always enjoyed a traditional French egg based roulade, especially the spinach one. I know it’s very 60’s & 70’s retro, but it makes a lovely starter or light meal. It looks quite exotic, but is really very easy to prepare. I love the lovely vibrant green colour and the fact that it is [...]
..... WITH A HINT OF ORANGE! A few months ago JAN one of my ‘food heroes’ posted a competition on his blog. The prize was a Kitchen Aid Mixer. I had every intention of entering, but I simply ‘ran out of time’! The competition was to add a variation / serving suggestion to his basic [...]
A visit to an olive farm We visited our friends who own a beautiful olive farm near the village of Porterville in the Cape. When I offered to bring something decadent to enjoy with coffee or serve as a dessert I felt I had to incorporate their delicious Extra Virgin Olive oil (winner of several [...]
Healthy chocolate indulgence! I always struggle to find delicious desserts to serve in winter that are not packed with ‘wicked carbs’ and that are not too heavy. When I came across Lesley’s Healthy Beetroot Chocolate Cake it ticked all the boxes. Beetroot in cake? I have several cake recipes that feature vegetables, but this [...]
When you need a celebration cake, either for dessert or with coffee, this decadent torte does the trick! This is the ideal treat for Mother's Day! It is easy to make, just decorate it with a sprinkling of grated chocolate and 3 perfect rosebuds! A healthy cake..... yes this may be the closest you'll get [...]