Some things in life smell pretty awesome.If I was pressed to provide my personal highlights,they would include-in no particular order-apple crumble,freshly-earthed carrots,sharpie pens and,of course,oven-fresh wheaten...Some things in life smell pretty awesome.If I was pressed to provide my personal highlights,they would include-in no particular order-apple crumble,freshly-earthed carrots,sharpie pens and,of course,oven-fresh wheaten bread.Not all at once though,thanks.The last is a wholesome,simple loaf and a real staple where I grew up in Northeni Ireland.I could only imagine the scandal that would ensue if one were to visit any local cafe and find wheaten bread absent from the menu.展开更多
As the name would suggest,millionaire’s shortbread is indeed one excessively rich treat.Buttery melt-in-your-mouth shortbread is already a pretty good deal any day of the week,but to go a step further and add layers ...As the name would suggest,millionaire’s shortbread is indeed one excessively rich treat.Buttery melt-in-your-mouth shortbread is already a pretty good deal any day of the week,but to go a step further and add layers of rich chewy caramel and bitter dark chocolate really elevates it from a humble pauper to royal prince.As the recipe is made in three stages,it does involve a bit of waiting around.Interestingly enough,baking the shortbread base takes exactly the same time as watching an episode of Game of Thrones.展开更多
Brotherly bickering aside,it's a real crowd pleaser and always one of the first items to sell out without fail.It's also delicious,incredibly simple to prepare and-as the name would suggest-marries the best-fr...Brotherly bickering aside,it's a real crowd pleaser and always one of the first items to sell out without fail.It's also delicious,incredibly simple to prepare and-as the name would suggest-marries the best-friend flavors of banana and toffee.展开更多
Few things give me more satisfaction than cracking the top of Cambridge burnt cream.In an almost clinical routine,I like to gently tap the caramelized topping with the underside of my spoon(to make a satis...Few things give me more satisfaction than cracking the top of Cambridge burnt cream.In an almost clinical routine,I like to gently tap the caramelized topping with the underside of my spoon(to make a satisfying'knock knock')before taking a plunge through the glass-like top with an almighty snap to discover smooth custard hiding below.展开更多
Crikey,it's cold!So cold,in fact,that a visit to my kitchen involves wrapping up in a hat and scarf before stepping into the frigid cooking climate.In Northern Ireland,we call such conditions"desperate"a...Crikey,it's cold!So cold,in fact,that a visit to my kitchen involves wrapping up in a hat and scarf before stepping into the frigid cooking climate.In Northern Ireland,we call such conditions"desperate"and desperate times call for desperate measures.I'm talking about bringing out a big gun of the culinary comfort world:pudding!展开更多
We Brits are proud of our puddings.Whether wele tucking into a pungent black one as part of a Full English breakfast or dousing them in booze to set aflame during festivities,we never need an excuse to chow down・Durin...We Brits are proud of our puddings.Whether wele tucking into a pungent black one as part of a Full English breakfast or dousing them in booze to set aflame during festivities,we never need an excuse to chow down・During these scalding Shanghai summer months however,I have to admit that hearty helpings of starchy comfort are the last thing my overheated taste buds want.展开更多
I know ot few better ways to showcase seasonal strawberries than by crowning one of the true princes of the dessert world-the pavlova.My father has a particular soft spot for this confection and,when presented with ev...I know ot few better ways to showcase seasonal strawberries than by crowning one of the true princes of the dessert world-the pavlova.My father has a particular soft spot for this confection and,when presented with even the most extensive of menus,will choose it above all others.Who could blame him?展开更多
Swiss rolls are one of the true old fashioned teatime treats that have stood the test of time.As the sponge itself contains no butter;you can feel justified to lavish it with all sorts of sweet and decadent fillings.
If you've ever been in London,you might have heard someone say a phrase that never fails to make me grin,"Hello treade"This doesn't mean every Londoner is obsessed with the consumption of treacle tar...If you've ever been in London,you might have heard someone say a phrase that never fails to make me grin,"Hello treade"This doesn't mean every Londoner is obsessed with the consumption of treacle tarts,but instead,yoifre witnessing,in action,one of the most wonderful forms of slang in existence-Cockney Rliyming.展开更多
文摘Some things in life smell pretty awesome.If I was pressed to provide my personal highlights,they would include-in no particular order-apple crumble,freshly-earthed carrots,sharpie pens and,of course,oven-fresh wheaten bread.Not all at once though,thanks.The last is a wholesome,simple loaf and a real staple where I grew up in Northeni Ireland.I could only imagine the scandal that would ensue if one were to visit any local cafe and find wheaten bread absent from the menu.
文摘As the name would suggest,millionaire’s shortbread is indeed one excessively rich treat.Buttery melt-in-your-mouth shortbread is already a pretty good deal any day of the week,but to go a step further and add layers of rich chewy caramel and bitter dark chocolate really elevates it from a humble pauper to royal prince.As the recipe is made in three stages,it does involve a bit of waiting around.Interestingly enough,baking the shortbread base takes exactly the same time as watching an episode of Game of Thrones.
文摘Brotherly bickering aside,it's a real crowd pleaser and always one of the first items to sell out without fail.It's also delicious,incredibly simple to prepare and-as the name would suggest-marries the best-friend flavors of banana and toffee.
文摘Few things give me more satisfaction than cracking the top of Cambridge burnt cream.In an almost clinical routine,I like to gently tap the caramelized topping with the underside of my spoon(to make a satisfying'knock knock')before taking a plunge through the glass-like top with an almighty snap to discover smooth custard hiding below.
文摘Crikey,it's cold!So cold,in fact,that a visit to my kitchen involves wrapping up in a hat and scarf before stepping into the frigid cooking climate.In Northern Ireland,we call such conditions"desperate"and desperate times call for desperate measures.I'm talking about bringing out a big gun of the culinary comfort world:pudding!
文摘We Brits are proud of our puddings.Whether wele tucking into a pungent black one as part of a Full English breakfast or dousing them in booze to set aflame during festivities,we never need an excuse to chow down・During these scalding Shanghai summer months however,I have to admit that hearty helpings of starchy comfort are the last thing my overheated taste buds want.
文摘I know ot few better ways to showcase seasonal strawberries than by crowning one of the true princes of the dessert world-the pavlova.My father has a particular soft spot for this confection and,when presented with even the most extensive of menus,will choose it above all others.Who could blame him?
文摘Swiss rolls are one of the true old fashioned teatime treats that have stood the test of time.As the sponge itself contains no butter;you can feel justified to lavish it with all sorts of sweet and decadent fillings.
文摘If you've ever been in London,you might have heard someone say a phrase that never fails to make me grin,"Hello treade"This doesn't mean every Londoner is obsessed with the consumption of treacle tarts,but instead,yoifre witnessing,in action,one of the most wonderful forms of slang in existence-Cockney Rliyming.
