Editorial

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Banana Sultana and Walnut High Top Yeast Bread

This moist banana bread is made with yeast and is perfect for morning toast.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Tuna Cheese Dill and Black Sesame Seed Scones

These savoury scones have a predominant tuna flavour.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Lemon Lime and Raspberry Parfait

This is a very simple process to make smooth and delicious ice cream at home.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Banana and Cinnamon Yeast Cob Bread

This moist bread is made with yeast and ripe mashed bananas.

Friday, December 27, 2013

Vanilla Sultana and Macadamia Parfait

This is a smooth straightforward ice cream to make at home.


Thursday, December 26, 2013

Eggnog

Traditional Christmas eggnog is a sweet dairy beverage containing milk,cream, sugar and eggs with added alcohol such as brandy, rum, whisky, bourbon, vodka or a combination.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

White Christmas Cake

This is an Australian crispy no bake slice great for Christmas using rice Bubbles. They are great fun for kids to have fun with in the kitchen. Wrap some of the slices in cellophane which can make great Christmas presents.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Yule Log 2013

Yule Log or Buche de Noel is a distinctive old traditional cake made to celebrate Christmas and the winter solstice simulating the burning of a wooden log in the hearth. This is a very popular cake for a Christmas buffet.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Strawberry Rosemary and White Chocolate Scones

These sweet fruit scones have the additional flavour of Rosemary.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Christmas Fruitcake 2013

It is the time of the year to enjoy tasty and memorable food especially dark fruitcake.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Mixed Spice Chiffon Cake

This is a moist cake perfect for morning or afternoon tea with the flavours of Christmas.

Friday, December 20, 2013

Christmas Fruit Bread

This traditional soft Christmas fruit bread is similar to the German Christmas Stollen.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Spicy Hot Chocolate

This hot chocolate is a bit different from the rest delivering extra heat on a cold winter night.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Gingerbread House

Every Christmas I make gingerbread and this year I made a little house using a classic easy recipe.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Walnut and Flax Seed Bread


This enjoyable seed and nut bread is ideal for any lunch or cocktail party.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Scottish Treacle Currant and Oat Scones

These delicious sweet scones are cut in triangles and are perfect for morning tea.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Pumpkin and Pepita Square Bread

This soft pumpkin bread is wonderful toasted with butter and blackcurrant jelly.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Irish Porter Cake

This traditional delicious Irish fruit cake contains porter, which is a dark beer with luscious malt flavour.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Walnut bread

This appealing nut bread is ideal with wine and cheese.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Gløgg

Gløgg is the classic Danish version of mulled wine containing ingredients such as red wine, sugar, spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and bitter orange and akvavit. To prepare Gløgg, spices are mixed into the wine, which is then heated to 60°-70° Celsius. The temperature should not be allowed to rise above 78.4° Celsius in order to avoid evaporation of the alcohol. When preparing glögg using spices the hot mixture is allowed to infuse for at least an hour and reheated before serving. Gløgg is a part of Christmas parties served with æbleskiver sprinkled with powdered sugar and accompanied with strawberry marmalade. Gløgg can also be made alcohol-free by replacing the wine with fruit or blackcurrant juice or by boiling the gløgg for a few minutes to evaporate the alcohol. In Denmark non-alcoholic Gløgg can be bought ready-made. These days there are many variations containing white wine, Madeira, brandy or vodka. Gløgg is very comparable in taste to modern Wassail or mulled cider.

Here is the recipe I use to make traditional Gløgg.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Pumpkin High Top Bread

This soft pumpkin bread is superb with soup or toasted with butter and cranberry jelly.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Pumpkin and Date Gingerbread

This is a superb moist quick bread to make with leftover cooked pumpkin or bought pumpkin purée.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Strawberry and White Chocolate Scones

These sweet chocolate scones have the addition of freshly chopped strawberries.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Klejner

Klejner are loop shaped fried biscuits traditional eaten around Christmas in Denmark and are made with flour, eggs, sugar, butter. The dough is rolled out and then cut into strips. The uncooked strips are covered in plastic wrap and left to rest for two hours in a cold place. They are then fried in either oil or Lard and the dough expands into shape. This is the recipe I use at home which creates klejner that is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.


Saturday, December 7, 2013

Spinach Parsley and Cheese Scones

These savoury scones are unbelievable served with a superb chicken or vegetable soup.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Gluten Free Chocolate Crackle Slice

This is a crispy no bake slice great as a snack and so easy to make.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Hot whisky chocolate

This hot chocolate drink is perfect for the cold winter nights containing your favourite whisky.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

This simple Bundt cake is perfect for morning or afternoon tea plainly dusted with icing sugar.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Spicy Fruit Bread

A treat when freshly baked and spread with butter, try toasted for breakfast the next day.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Pumpkin Cheese and Chive Scones

These pumpkin savoury scones are good with any serving of food or in between meals.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake

This is a moist chocolate cake with the addition of pureed pumpkin and covered in chocolate ganaché.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Polenta Bread

This magnificently textured bread is especially delectable freshly baked and also toasted served at breakfast or with soups.

Friday, November 29, 2013

Orange Date and Pumpkin Muffins

These wholesome date muffins with wonderful flavours are perfect for any time of the day.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Hot Lumumba

The classic Lumumba drink is made with brandy, hot chocolate and whipped cream and served in a tall glass.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Light and Crispy Rocky Roads

This is an extraordinary light chocolate treat to be enjoyed anytime of the day.



Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Pugliese Round Bread

The Pugliese bread is typified with moist dough which results in large holes in a well ordered crumb, a crunchy crust and is normally made in an oval shape completed with cuts using a sharp knife before baking.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Pumpkin and Glazed Ginger Scones

These pumpkin scones with the addition of glazed ginger are enjoyable any time of the day.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Layered Pumpkin Cake

This moist pumpkin cake layered with sweet cream cheese mixture and ganaché topping is an excellent cake for either dessert or afternoon tea.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Rustic Fruit Bread

This lovely fruit and nut bread is ideal breakfast as is or toasted.

Friday, November 22, 2013

Veal and Pork Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

This is an excellent Italian inspired meatballs dish superior for dinner or as a starter.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

French Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate can be made using different methods this is the classic technique.

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Pecan Carrot Bundt Cake

This moist carrot cake is simple to make and perfect for morning or afternoon tea.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Oblong Pugliese Bread

These classic types of white bread are created everywhere with small modifications in the process and turn out best with minimum handling after dough is mixed to generate bigger holes.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Apple and Cheddar Cheese Scones

These are excellent scones with the great combination of cheese and apple.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Peach and Port Trifle

Trifle is an easy dessert to make as long as the product of the finished combination of ingredients delivers a superb creation and a superior amalgamation of flavours.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Honey and Sesame Seed Pork Fillet with Carrot and Ginger Sauce

This tasty pork tenderloin dish cooked with honey and sesame seeds with spicy carrot sauce is incredible.

Friday, November 15, 2013

Herb Crusted Veal Tenderloin

This tender piece of meat is perfect balanced with herbs and served with a red wine mushroom sauce.


Thursday, November 14, 2013

Skinny White Russian Cocktail

The White Russian was created uniting Tia Maria and vodka with a dash of fresh cream and is a correct everlasting classic cocktail. In this version the cream is replaced with skim milk.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Mixed Seed Soda Bread

Quick breads are the easiest bread to make and you can change the flavour to your taste. The dough to this buttermilk and soda bread is made similar to scones.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Bulgur Cracked Wheat and Oat High Top

This healthy bread’s nutty flavour is perfect together with strong bodied and flavoured cheeses.