This morning I woke to autumn sunlight pouring through the bedroom window, and mist rolling over the fields. It felt chilly when I opened the back door to let the dogs out. I adore this time of year when the days are still warm but the nights are drawing in, it’s a cosy feeling. Last…
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Berry Meringue Ice cream Cake
At last the berry fruit are ripe! Over the past few weeks I’ve been keeping an eye on the bushes, hoping for a bountiful crop, I’m not disappointed. While most of them are served very simply, for breakfast or dessert with natural Greek-style yogurt, it’s always lovely to make a show-stopper pudding to celebrate the…
Garden Gooseberry & Almond Streusel Torte
What magnificent weather we had last weekend! The sun shone brilliantly in the cloudless, azure-blue sky, what a treat. In celebration of the sun that is set to remain for the rest of the week, I’ve baked you a very delicious, Garden Gooseberry & Almond Streusel Torte. It’s been going down a treat in my…
Featherlight Raspberry Cream Cake
I have a complicated relationship with desserts and cakes. You see, I really love to make them, they satisfy my artistic nature but, truthfully speaking, I’m more in the savoury camp when it comes to food. Having said all that, this cake is so light and airy, and it’s filled with one of my favourite…
National Sweden Day Cupcakes
Buttery light vanilla cupcakes with a fresh strawberry filling and velvety crème pâtissière, trust me, they’re so irresistible, you won’t be able to stop at one. It’s not strange that the house is full of so many baked goods at the moment, the vast majority of them produced by me. I’m a natural baker, and…
Earl Grey, Lemon & Yogurt Loaf
This is a wonderful Earl Grey, Lemon & Yogurt Loaf: a moist cake incorporating two flavours that work so very well together. I had every intention of posting this recipe at the beginning of the week however with a flurry of cake orders to fulfil and food photography assignments to complete, it was pushed to…
Swedish Saffron and Vanilla Buns
It might surprise you to find out that saffron is a very popular spice at Christmas and Easter in Sweden, especially in baked goods. With a glorious splash of honey yellow and a delicious subtle floral yet earthy flavour, it adds a wonderful warmth to these Swedish Saffron and Vanilla Buns. A sweet, enriched yeasted…
Mazariner (Swedish Almond Tarts)
My first encounter with Mazariner or Swedish almond tarts was in my mormor’s (granny’s) kitchen, she was invariably baking one thing and another. I recall being given the task of icing, not too taxing for an eager to help 6 year old. Traditionally made in oval tins, they’re a delicate balance of buttery pastry and…
Dark Chocolate Pots
These deliciously Dark Chocolate pots may well be the ultimate chocolate fix! Silky smooth and creamy, yet light and not too rich at the same time. One pot is satisfying but always leaves you wanting more…. Chocolate is not only universally popular and incredibly versatile. But assuming that sumptuous soufflés and intricate tarts are not…
Panna cotta with Rosehip Coulis
Panna cotta is possibly the most delicate of all desserts, an extremely fragile mound of cream and milk, occasionally dusted with vanilla, and set with the merest amount of gelatine to just hold its form. The main ingredient is of course cream, so don’t use anything less than the best, a good organic double cream…
