UK · Afters
British Desserts and Afternoon Tea
The afters: warm scones with clotted cream and jam, sticky toffee pudding under its sauce, lemon curd and marmalade made in jars, custard poured over everything, and a summer punch with elderflower cordial.
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Who Said Chocolate?
Brownies
I simply have to share that I have the perfect brownie recipe – tried, tested and incredibly delicious. This recipe makes deliciously hearty brownies,…
England Calling
Strawberry Cupcakes
"Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to strawberry fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry fields forever" The melody is…
Delightful Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
What comes to mind when you hear the word "pudding"? Personally, I was a bit sceptical at first and suspected there might be a catch. It turns out…
Five O'Clock Tea
Classic English Scones
After six months of dreaming, planning and hoping, I finally experienced afternoon tea at one of London's most iconic locations – Fortnum & Mason's…
Fascinating French Geography
Lemon Curd
While reminiscing about lemon festivals, I found myself confronted with stormy British weather near a sandy beach where we spent a long weekend. The…
Say Cheese
Mango Lime Marmalade
Let's talk about blue cheeses – what a tasty topic. Remember Vanessa Paradis in that movie, enjoying Roquefort for breakfast? I adore Roquefort and…
Opposites Attract
Orange Marmalade with Whisky
Remember Paddington Bear and his fondness for orange marmalade? I often feel the same way. Especially here in a city filled with shelves of citrus…
True French and British Cuisine
Custard
Of course, this is just my personal impression, not a statement of fact. But the effect it has had on me was so bright and mesmerising that I can't…
My Favourite Liqueur, Wine, Champagne and Punch
Summer Punch with Elderflower Cordial
Looking out at the blossoming Regent's Park, I'm amazed: in just two weeks, it has transformed into a floral paradise. Even the freshly mowed meadows…