recipes for food lovers
This is an idea for a frozen dessert that combines flavours that I love, coffee and Marsala wine. It would make a perfect alternative pudding for Christmas. I would describe it as a frozen Tiramisu, layering Savoiardi biscuits (sponge fingers) with Zabaglione flavoured ice cream. I can assure you , it is insanely good. Please… read more »
I love a challenge. Thinking up new recipes, ideas, flavours and experimenting in the kitchen is something I never tire of. This idea of a savoury flavoured ice may seem strange and I must admit that my limited online research proved fruitless. Is this because it is something that simply does not appeal or is… read more »
When I read Kavey’s latest ICE CREAM POST, I was inspired to get using my very own ice cream maker again after reading all about her Sichuan pepper flavoured ice cream. The theme this month is “Spices”. This should be easy for me, considering my undying love of all spices. In fact, I struggled because… read more »
This is a very brief post which I really wanted to add before heading off to France. It is a flavour of ice lolly that I remember absolutely loving as a kid. But, don’t ask me what it used to be called. I simply can’t remember. Er…….banana shake pop??? All I can remember is that… read more »
Summer is finally here……hooray. That gives me the perfect excuse to knock up a batch of ice cream. Not just any old ice cream, no way! I have had in my mind the idea of making a chai spiced cookie because I love chai spiced tea. Then I thought about it and tea of any… read more »
Here we are in June, my second favourite month of the year (after May) but I have been struggling to get into the summer season. The weather has been ridiculous……..and not in a good way. Are we in for a truly soggy summer, who knows? The garden and the allotment seem to enjoy this rainy… read more »
I do happen to like white chocolate. It’s probably down to fond memories of the milky bar kid. It’s buttery and fatty, ever so greasy with a hint of custard to it so whether this is a good or a bad thing, I am rather fond of it. So I thought making white chocolate sorbet… read more »
It was my birthday on Tuesday and I have been very busy celebrating with various friends, and of course my lovely family. And guess what they all gave me? A very super duper ice cream maker. I am overjoyed to receive it and I have for you here my very first creation….. Now I knew… read more »
After the success of the Ginger C’Rum ice cream I made without the use of an ice cream maker I thought I would give it another go. Last time, I used a tub of good quality shop bought custard. This time I am using that old favourite “Ambrosia”. Seeing as this idea of mine to… read more »
I'm Laura, an ex-chef who moved out of London to live the good life in Surrey. Now a mother to 3 young children, a cookery tutor,food blogger,recipe contributor and allotment holder. I love cooking.......always have. My blog represents my life. In food. With pictures. Food for me is all about flavour combinations and the influence of the growing season. Cooking is all about sharing and enjoying food. It makes life good!
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A perfect spring seasonal pudding……Lavender poached rhubarb with ginger custard cream by www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
http://www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk/2013/05/lavender-poached-rhubarb-with-ginger-custard-cream/
Just made @Ottolenghi rhubarb, celery & sorrel salad on Flickr.
Trying these fettuccine out with a Nduja sausage tomato sauce tonight on Flickr.
