Tag Archives: almond
Broccoli, almond and ricotta.
Saving money to start my ‘new life’ as a drifter has forced me to be even more frugal than usual, if that were even possible. Combined with the transition to cooking for one means my eating, and also cooking, habits have changed considerably. I no longer plan elaborate braised or roasted meat-heavy meals, switching instead [...]
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Qöm’s Persian love cake
Like many in the developed world I’ve been penny pinching, but I’m not GFC scared just saving for a rainy day. Plus I guess you could call me cheap frugal. Steering clear of shops is my M.O, especially book shops, so please forgive me for not noticing the road train that is 4 ingredients rolling through. Apparently it is [...]
Happy Birthday Mum, I made me some cake for you
This cake is divine. Bitter and sweet, crunchy and moist, fragrant, wholesome and delicious. I’ve known about Orange and Almond Cake for as long as I can know, see, it’s my mum’s favourite, and I baked it today for her birthday (Happy Birthday Mum!). But really I made it for me, see my Mum lives [...]
Pear, chocolate and almond fabulous crumble.
Oh, I must tell you about this divine crumble. Take a few ripe beurre bosc pears, peel, core and cube. Divide into two ramekins, shake to settle. Break in some dark dark chocolate, top with a few sliced dried apricots (not the cheap, grainy turkish kind, the chewy, tangy and flavoursome halves are better), and [...]
A quince disappointment, turned around or the lucky quince mistake
Quinces hold a mysterious allure. Hard unconventional fruit requiring delicate coaxing to emerge, like beautiful butterflies from dreary cocoons. Their scent is perfume, a complex fragrance that translates to an indescribable flavour after gentle and extended cooking. I love quinces, but this time the specimens I bought this time were lacklustre, I got tricked and [...]
