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Santa Lucia (St Lucy’s Day) 13th December

Last week was a busy one — I’ve been making th Last week was a busy one — I’ve been making the most of the wild mushrooms while they’re still around.

1. Buttery sautéed chanterelles with poached egg and sourdough crumbs
2. A blackberry and bay celebration cake — I adore these autumn flavours
3. Incredible seasonal colours
4. A coconut and raspberry cake
5. And a warming wild mushroom soup

I finished the week on such a happy note — a lovely Friday morning teaching how to make sourdough. 

How did your week go?

#seasonaleating #autumnkitchen #wildmushrooms #sourdoughlove #foodwriter #bakingjoy #celebrationcake #foragedflavours #autumnvibes #homecooking #slowfood #nordickitchenstories
Here’s the promised new bun shaping technique… Here’s the promised new bun shaping technique…

Just follow the Cardamom Bun recipe from my book, then shape them this way — it’s easier than it looks!

You can also use this technique for:

~ Nordic cinnamon
~ Chocolate tahini
~ Blueberry & cream cheese
~ Pistachio, lime & rose
~ Hazelnut butter & date
~ Tosca
~ Festive
~ Saffron, almond & orange

Pretty swirled buns every time. 

Recipe from ’Buns, Sweet and Simple Bakes’. 

📌Link in bio to purchase.

@quadrillebooks 

💛 #BunsSweetandSimple #nordicbaking #CardamomBuns #BunShaping #bakefeed #bakedfromscratch #nordickitchenstories
Crimson leaves underfoot, pears in the basket, and Crimson leaves underfoot, pears in the basket, and a Frangipane Tart cooling by the window. A quiet sort of weekend. How was your’s?

#autumnwalks #pearseason #frangipanietart #slowliving #bakingdays #autumnvibes #britishcountryside #seasonaleating #nordickitchenstories
Bookings for our Christmas Workshops on 5th and 6t Bookings for our Christmas Workshops on 5th and 6th December are now open!
The workshop includes making your own festive wreath or table decoration, cookery demonstrations of Christmas canapés and mezze-style sharing plates, and a two-course lunch with a glass of fizz.

📌See the link in our bio for further details and to book. Hope you can join us!

#creativechristmas#thingstodoatchristmas#christmasprep#festivecanapes #learnsomethingneweveryday#festivedecor#decorateforchristmas #creativeclasses#thingstodoinberks#festiveactivities#nordickitchenstories #cookham#marlow#maidenhead#flowerfarming #nordickitchenstories #flowerfieldscookham
Guinea Fowl Meatballs with Barley & Mushroom Risot Guinea Fowl Meatballs with Barley & Mushroom Risotto.

A winter warmer that’s full of flavour — swap Guinea fowl for chicken if you like!

300–350 g minced guinea fowl or chicken thighs
1 small courgette, coarsely grated
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground cinnamon
 pinch ground allspice
pinch chilli flakes
Small handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Small handful mint leaves, roughly chopped
½ lemon, zest only
S & P to taste
* 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

🍚 Barley & Mushroom Risotto
100 g pearl barley, rinsed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
150 g mixed mushrooms, sliced
320 ml chicken or vegetable stock (approx., more if needed)
1 tbsp chopped parsley
30 g Parmesan, grated
1 tsp full-fat cream cheese
Knob of butter + olive oil (for cooking)
S & P to taste
Crispy fried sage leaves

3. Meatballs: Salt courgette, rest 20 min, squeeze dry. Mix with mince, garlic, spices, herbs, lemon zest, salt & pepper. Shape into 15 balls. Brown in a hot pan with oil, then finish in a preheated oven until cooked through.
5. Mushrooms: Fry in a separate pan until golden. Set aside.
7. Risotto: Sauté onion in butter/oil 10 min. Add garlic, cook 2 min. Stir in barley, toast 2–3 min. Gradually add warm stock, stirring until barley is tender (about 25 min).
9. Finish: Stir in mushrooms, Parmesan, cream cheese, parsley & seasoning.
11. Serve: Spoon risotto into bowls, top with meatballs & crispy sage.

Comforting, earthy & full of flavour.

#guineafowl #chicken #pearlbarley #comfortfood #seasonaleating #tasty  #healthymeals #dinnerinspo #foodpics #tasty #foodie #autumnal #seasonalfood #yummy #foodblogger #instafood #homecooking #cozyevening #delicious #nordickitchenstories
Back from nine unforgettable days in glorious Meno Back from nine unforgettable days in glorious Menorca where my son and daughter-in-law had their wedding celebration. 
Sunshine, wonderful food (the most delicious amberjack carpaccio on stories), breathtaking sunrises and sunsets… and so many precious memories made. And no, I didn’t make the wedding cake, beautiful as it was.

Now back to reality — autumn has definitely arrived and there’s lots to plan. The colours are changing, the air is fresh, and it’s my favourite time of year: cosy layers and crisp walks. It’s always lovely being away, but there’s nothing quite like coming home.

@sjbinissaidahotel 

#wedding #tietheknot #celebration  #family #minorca #balearicisland #spain #sunshine
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