Myrtle Allen’s Scones
Ballmyaloe is one of the most magical places you could ever visit. Whenever I am nostalgic for the peace and beauty I found there, I make these scones. Here's more about Ballymaloe and my time…
Ballmyaloe is one of the most magical places you could ever visit. Whenever I am nostalgic for the peace and beauty I found there, I make these scones. Here's more about Ballymaloe and my time…
During these times when we are missing the routine of daily life and the company of others, it's the little gestures of thought and kindness that make us smile. So, I thought it would be…
It’s hard to believe that 12 months have passed since deciding to publicly document my kitchen forays, while simultaneously suffering with morning sickness. In hindsight, I think only a person not of sound mind, possessing…
There is something extremely comforting about a simple loaf cake. Especially one that you can make with just a bowl and whisk, and can be popped into the oven in under 10 minutes. It is also…
This tart (or pie, depending where you live) started its life as a very Southern, cloyingly sweet pecan pie in a layer of fudge chocolate, basically a quintessential Thanksgiving and festive classic. Handed down to…
My rediscovery of a childhood classic.
Barely a week goes by when these internet-breaking golden chewy squares do not emerge from my oven. The original recipe from my inspiring friend Adeena Sussman's book, Sababa, are mouthwateringly delicious, a cinch to make and a…
I never miss the opportunity for a tea party. This weekend is not only the BIG Jubilee, but it also almost coincides with a birthday in this house for the one whose favourite cake happens…
What a total treat to create this spiced coffee cake recipe stuffed with halva, pistachios, almonds and dark chocolate with a sweet hint of cardamom and cinnamon for the Seed + Mill Holiday Cake Baking…
Banana bread received an excessive amount of (what I considered to be unwarranted) flack in the lockdown era. But despite the critics, it maintained it’s secure and treasured place in our hearts and in my…
I have called this the “Essential Chocolate Cake”, because this is just that recipe that you need in your armoury for an easy birthday cake, light enough to take icing, but decadent enough to enjoy…
Cunning parenting tricks I learned from my mother #324: A constant supply of baked goods at home keeps your kids off the street.
It is my strong belief that one can never have too many brownie recipes under their belt. There are so many options at our digital fingertips that I could easily ...
The sugar department of the kitchen is where my American parentage is felt loud and proud, ignoring any trace of British accent or London upbringing. Many summer months during formative years spent on the other side…
I do not consider myself the competitive type. Tending to steer clear of tournaments, races and high stake games, I prefer to muddle along at my own pace trying to enjoy the activity of the…
Tucked in among the leaves of my first cookery notebook, there is a scribbled on 3x5 file card with the ingredients for an apple cake. I originally salvaged the card thinking it was the famous family cake, but despite…