This is a very good, dessert-like chocolate cake. It is very easy to make and doesn’t involve any creaming of … More
Category: Baking
Flourless savoury muffins
These light flourless savouries were an ad hoc solution to fulfil the promise to make gluten free versions of sausage … More
Cherry Sponge Pudding
I don’t know what’s come over me recently, maybe the weather (how boring) but I’ve taken to sugar. I’ve been … More
Syrniki | Ukrainian Sweet Cottage Cheese Cakes
On Sunday morning I made these when my friends came over for a late breakfast. I had spent the previous … More
Breakfast Polenta, after Anna Jones
When I wake up on Saturdays I cruise the food pages of The Guardian website. First, I check in with … More
Courgette, Ricotta and Basil Tart with Spelt Shortcrust Pastry
– For our most recent SITTINGROOM (a curated poetry night hosted in a number of people’s houses) I made this … More
Bacon and Gruyère Quiche
A few weeks ago I read a long essay in Elizabeth David’s “Is there a Nutmeg in the House?” (a collection … More
Carrot and Tarragon Salad | Lamb with Prunes | Spiced Fig and Plum Spelt Cake
Zoe organised a supper at hers with Tim, Patrick, and Chris last night, and texted me in the morning asking … More
Banana, Cardamom and Walnut 100% Spelt Loaf
I have just made this as a belated birthday cake for my mum. It took 20 minutes to prepare and … More
Leek, Mushroom and Ceps filled Crêpes with Parmesan and Truffle Sauce
In 2012 my friend Katie gave me a little jar of sliced summer truffles in oil. I’ve rarely if ever … More