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How often do you see creme fraiche recommended in recipes? It’s become a favourite, so much so that now there are quite a few choices in the supermarket where once there was only an expensive imported product. But why buy when you can easily make some at home …
It’s just arrived! The joy that I get in picking up my annual box of Patrice Newell’s garlic - well, it’s hard to put into words - it’s more of a visceral thing as I lift the lid and look upon plump purple bulbs of fresh organic garlic nestled together …
Do you like chai tea? Almost every coffee shop now offers a version, or two, many of which I don’t like at all. You can easily make a wonderful version at home …
Yes, it will soon be Christmas and it’s fun to kick start the season by making the pudding! Stir-Up Sunday was last weekend so there was a buzz of excitement in the kitchen as we all had a stir and made a wish …
How many chocolate cake recipes do you have? I bet you have quite a few, gathered over the years. Just in case you need some more take a look at little cookbook just republished by Penguin, containing fabulous chocolate cake recipes. Some are great for family afternoon teas, others definitely for the grown-ups …
What is an aristologist? Read a delightful quote from an early Australian cookery book written by such a person …
Feeling poorly? What to do? I tell you, making bread is so therapeutic it should be in all the medical books! Forget about eating your lovely fresh home baked bread (although that can be a BIG reward) - the benefits are all in the making …
