TO START WITH... Carrot cake has a long controversial history. Some say it appeared in the Middle Ages in Europe to substitute sugar for carrots because sugar was expensive. Others say carrot cake was first baked in the 1900's when luxury ingredients were rationed during both World wars. Indeed, carrots were used as an agent…
Desserts
WHY TIRAMISU IS A GREAT SUMMER DESSERT?
Enjoy a slice of the perfect no-bake summer dessert made no egg and easy to make to entertain a dinner party during summer time. It will not take you long to make it and probably even less time to eat it. This Tiramisu recipe is one of my favourite recipes to make when summer time…
WHAT TO DO WITH FORAGED BLACKBERRY? A JAM, WHY NOT?
I am back with a new sustainable, homemade and healthy post. Despite the fact that jam contains sugar, this jam on the flip side is made with foraged blackberries which are a great source of antioxidants and also very easy on the pocket! https://videopress.com/v/R9Yo5OiE?preloadContent=metadata After 30 minutes picking these beauties, I had 1 kilo in…
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Strawberry sorbet – Gluten and dairy free pistachio sponge
Whereas the strawberry season is almost, unfortunately, over, the desire to savour a final taste of these little red beauties might be overwhelming. That's why today, I am introducing you a dessert specially made to celebrate the start of the 2019 Tennis Championship at Wimbledon. Strawberries are always associated with Wimbledon. Wimbledon Tennis Championships is…
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RHUBARB CRUMBLE
Rhubarb Round III... I have started to write this post last week when we were seated in the living room while it was pouring rain and decided it would be great share one of my favourite 'warming' spring recipes. Rhubarb Crumble is a delicious recipe so easy to do that you are going to wonder…
RHUBARB TART
Rhubarb Round II! A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about my love for rhubarb and how to make Rhubarb Strudel. Today, I am going to explain you how to make a fantastic Rhubarb Tart. This recipe comes from my Mum's cooking book. Mum is from Normandy and rhubarb was a treat during her…
TIRAMISU
It will not take you long to make it and probably even less time to eat it. This Tiramisu recipe is one of my favourite recipes to make when summer time is just around the corner. After a few hours in the fridge, a delicious and fresh dessert will be waiting to be enjoyed. Tiramisu…
SAVOURY MUFFINS
I have been asked by a really good friend living in New York to add my muffin recipe, so here we go Celia! Hope you will enjoy the little beauties! These muffins can be the ideal accompaniment to homemade soup (you can find a couple of recipes for soup in this blog) or summery salads.…
MOIST AND EASY CARROT CAKE RECIPE
TO START WITH... Carrot cake has a long controversial history. Some say it appeared in the Middle Ages in Europe to substitute sugar for carrots because sugar was expensive. Others say carrot cake was first baked in the 1900's when luxury ingredients were rationed during both World wars. Indeed, carrots were used as an agent…
RHUBARB AND STRUDEL
Native from China rhubarb is mostly grown in the U.S, from Maine to Oregon. Alaskans are one of the biggest rhubarb lovers across the world due to its geographical situation. The climate and the sun exposition are the keys factor to see rhubarb growing everywhere there. Rhubarb is assimilated to super food. Rhubarb is a…