My Stories

My son loves seafood so I regularly make baked butterflied prawns / shrimp. The breadcrumbs are subtly flavoured by adding oregano, grated lemon and Parmesan. Now that we’re living in the US my son has learnt to ask for shrimp whereas in the UK he called them prawns. Not only is it healthier baking them

A simple apple and blueberry crumble guarantees smiles at the table.  There is something quintessentially British about an apple crumble. It reminds me of Sunday lunches after walks in the countryside when the air is crisp.  Of warm kitchens filled with the sweet smell of baked fruit. Depending on the season or what’s available, you

Every year when my twin’s birthday approaches, I have a dilemma trying to decide what type of cake to make for them.  As a result my kids often remember their birthdays by what cake (or two or even three) was served to them. Of course, they don’t remember their first birthday party. But I do.