Apples are a cook’s best friend – there is something about adding a little spice, a little sugar and some gentle heat that transforms this wholesome yet humble fruit into a gastronomic delight! This unassuming fruit is the apple … Read More
Although traditionally associated with Asian cooking, ginger is far more versatile than you may give it credit for. Tangy and spicy yet mellow, fresh ginger has a distinctive warmth and aroma that adds zest and interest to nearly every … Read More
Believe it or not, there are just 42 days until Christmas! Yes, we know it’s a scary thought… but if you plan ahead now you could find yourself enjoying the most stress-free holiday season ever. To help you, we’ve … Read More
We are mad about whimsical, wonderful strawberries, and start longing for strawberry season in the middle of winter, when we’re watching Wimbledon on TV and all those lucky Poms are tucking into their traditional mid-summer treat of fresh strawberries … Read More
We’ve got a crush on nature’s sweetest little treats – plump and juicy raspberries. With their jewel-bright hue and delicious, delicate sweetness offset by just a hint of tartness, raspberries evoke a heady sense of summer.
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The scent of warm, aromatic cinnamon is one that instantly gets your mouth watering. Who can resist the allure of pancakes sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and lemon juice, spicy butter biscuits or fragrant cinnamon buns warm from the oven?
There are few flavours more enticing than citrus in baking. The delicious tartness of lemons and limes cuts through the sweetness of sugary desserts and cakes to delight the palate with a perfect balance between sweet and sour. Oranges … Read More
If one had to choose a signature scent to represent the sheer deliciousness and joy of baking, it would have to be vanilla. Who doesn’t love the mouthwatering fragrance of this time-honoured flavouring? Just the scent alone can transport … Read More
Chillies aren’t called red hot for nothing: not only can they make you break out in a sweat, they add a delicious, exotic twist and intense flavour to any dish. Whether you like them mildly provocative or downright sadistic … Read More
