Monthly Archives: August 2011
Blackberry Jam
‘Sup ladies and gents, missed me? ‘Fraid I’ve been having fun picking blackberries, raspberries, elderberries and sloes… I now have more than I know what to do with and have given myself nettle rash in the process. But I thought I would make some jam. Now jam is easy, you just simmer fruit with sugar … Continue reading
The Almighty Cheese Sauce
Is it bad that I can’t spell my own blog name? But then I can’t spell much so that’s not much of a surprise…anywho, it’s all about cheese today. When stuck for something quick for dinner I always turn to cheese. Be it macaroni cheese, cauliflower cheese, a cheese sandwhich, or occassionally just a block … Continue reading
White Chocolate Buttercream
I have decided that all buttercream in the future should be white chocolate buttercream. Sooooo yummy. Cream 150g softened butter with 180g of sifted icing sugar and 1 tbsp water until combined. Melt 150g white chocolate (I use Green & Blacks) in a bowl over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave (sacrilage … Continue reading
Coffee and Chestnut
You know what’s nice? Avocado. You know what’s also nice? The surprise in my housemate’s voice when she said I looked nice (note sarcasm). But anyway, coffee and chestnut may not be the first flavour combination that jumps to mind, but it works! My very first client wanted a birthday cake for her mother. She … Continue reading