The changing of the seasons can always be forecast in my kitchen with the introduction of seafood and greens at teatime. This, of course, is not the kind of food I want during autumn and winter because that is the time for gorging on stews, pies, soups and crumbles with the same determination as a […]
A Weegie in Northern Ireland
I’m lucky enough to have 2 Irish pals in my life. Lets call them Irish Pal #1 and Irish Pal #2. Now I don’t like to resort to stereotypes when describing them but they do fit them so well. For example, they support and fully advocate a diet of spuds, they have accents which grow stronger […]
A Stateside Pavlova
When it comes to spring and summer puddings there are very few which have such great impact, with such little input, as the Pavlova. It’s crisp exterior and chewy marshmallow inside topped with whipped cream and tart fruit is a killer combo but is still light enough to serve after a heavy meal. To me […]
Spring into Easter: Crown Roast & Trimmings
When it comes to family dinners or Sunday lunches, a roasted hunk of meat has got to be the main feature. Depending on what slab of animal you opt for it will stand up to feeding a hungry crowd. That said, the main reason I opt for the classic roasted joint is because its the […]
From The Weegie Bookshelf: ‘Three Sisters Bake’ & Courgette Lime Cake
I am an out and proud cookbook collector and I suspect most people who enjoy baking, cooking or write their own blog are as well. However I not only collect cookbooks, I read them like I would a regular book. In fact, there are certain cookbooks I actually prefer to read rather than cook from. […]
‘Three Sisters Bake’ Book Launch
Over the last couple of years there’s been a subtle buzz surrounding a trio of sisters and their quaint cafe, Three Sisters Bake in Quarriers Village. Until recently this attention (or at least the buzzing that reached my ears) has been primarily within the Scottish Wedding Scene where it is renowned for its shabby chic vintage […]
Baking Staples: Brownies & Blondies
Regardless of whether you are a professional or novice baker you should always have a few baking staples tucked away in your repertoire. Yes of course play around with different recipes and have fun experimenting but there are times when you need a fool proof staple to fall back on. My staples are those which […]
A to Z of Ingredients: Ginger to Lemons & Limes
Take a sneak peek inside my weegie kitchen with the continued A-Z of my favourite ingredients or see my previous Almonds to Fresh Pasta post. G = Ginger I wouldn’t say I use Ginger a lot in my cooking & baking but I do miss it when I’ve run out. For that reason alone […]
Office Cake Friday Macaroons
It’s a tradition in any office environment to have a regular supply of cakes, biscuits, chocolate and general sweet treats. If this isn’t the case with your workplace then I suggest immediate action. Some engage in a weekly bun run, others have the office biscuit tin and of course in the event of birthdays, engagements, new […]
Guest Blog: Haggis for Sparked Magazine
Fuelled by my previous guest blogging experience (and honorary Scottish Bitch status to boot!) last week I honed my Weegie food banter into a few Burns Night recipes especially for the fellas over at Sparked Magazine. Image: sparkedmagazine.com There is a certain appeal in celebrating Robert Burns Night or indeed any holiday which has a […]