recipes

My mother is American so I grew up with banana bread. Likewise I’ve been baking banana bread for my twins since they were little. I’m not sure why it’s sometimes called banana loaf here in the UK.  Neither do I know why it’s always described as a bread rather than a cake. But I do […]

I’m not sure about this early spring weather as one moment it’s sunny and then there’s hail. Depending on what the skies are up to we either get the barbecue ready or heat up the griddle pan for these lamb cutlets marinated in lemon juice, olive oil and oregano. Sometimes I also include slices of

I’ve been making lots of chocolate treats recently, not only for the family but as gifts. During the winter holidays I gave friends homemade blackberry vodka and chocolate truffles. Personally I adore it when someone gives me a box of luxury chocolates although the hard part is having to share them. With Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day both approaching,

I don’t care whether it’s summer or winter, I try and always have fresh homemade vanilla ice cream in our home. When it’s warm, a few scoopfuls in a cone with a chocolate flake results in two very happy children. When it’s cold, a scoop with a hot apple pie or fruit crumble just out