Don’t give me jam!

Virgil Evetts. It’s a known fact- by which I mean Jerry Seinfeld once said it- that if a person says the name of whatever gift you’ve presented them with, it means they don’t like it. For example “a shaving brushe!!” … Read more »

September - end

September – end

Hi there, This week we have decided to take a step back to traditional baking with a special feature on  making the perfect sponge cake with Sally Cameron.   While Sally’s article is extremely comprehensive if you do have questions then please don’t hesitate to … Read more »

Do You Practice Safe Cooking?

Irene Field   This topic of conversation came up recently with friends. They were staying overnight at our humble abode, and needless to say dinner was required.  I happened to mention the meal that I enjoyed when they last cooked, … Read more »

Easy Profiteroles

Although I have spent most of the last 20 years cooking, there are some things that have always been in my too hard basket and I have gently side stepped around making them. Sponge cakes are one and profiteroles another … Read more »