NickyMar 12, 20232 min readPuddingsEasy Bakewell TartBakewell Tart is an English classic named after the market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. This recipe is one I've perfected...
NickyAug 4, 20222 min readHome PreservesFresh Apricot JamApricots are in season in July and August and this wonderful homemade jam is the perfect way to preserve them. It is very quick to make...
NickyJan 8, 20211 min readPuddingsFive minutes puddingOn a cold winter's day, there is nothing more comforting than a baked pudding served warm with lashings of custard. This one takes no...
NickySep 12, 20201 min readAfternoon TeaCream layer cakeThis is a simple sponge, very similar to a Victoria sandwich cake with the addition of lemon zest – my grandmother's recipe for an...
NickyMay 25, 20201 min readHome PreservesPlum JamOne year, we spent our summer holiday staying in a gite on a farm near Bergerac in France. At the end of our stay, the owner kindly gave...
NickyMay 19, 20202 min readHome PreservesGooseberry JamAn age-old fruit with a short growing season, gooseberries can be hard to come by. Try farmers markets or friendly neighbours who...
NickyMay 19, 20202 min readHome PreservesAll you need to know about making jam My parents were lucky enough to have fruit trees in their garden so making jam or jelly was very economical. Even now, I seek out cheap...