It is that time in January when you are not longer full of cheese after Christmas and want to get back to simple things. One of the most simple breakfasts my family enjoys is a buttered slice of milk bread with jam or honey accompanied by a cup of freshly brewed cappuccino. Milk gives this bread a wonderfully soft crumb and little sugar added makes it a bit more special. It is delicious when freshly baked. But if for some…
On the evening when I sat down on a sofa, with laptop resting on my lap (where else a laptop can rest?) to write this post, Hairy Bikers Mediterranean Adventure was on the telly. I love these two lads, they are down to earth and they like their food honest and down to earth as well. So what else could I write about if not a great, honest Italian dish that is a proper crowd pleaser – Lasagne. There is…
Anyone who follows me on instagram or facebook will know that I am very passionate about bread baking. I bake my own bread for over 4 years now and we rarely buy commercially baked products as a family. I am particularly big fan of sourdough breads. Not only they are very healthy in compare to bakes made with bakers yeast. Also, I find hugely satisfying creating delicious breads with only 3 basic ingredients: flour, water and salt. I already published…
Previous Monday was the last time our little boy attended toddler group. It was also the last session before Christmas. Naturally I wanted to prepare and take some baked goods as a goodbye gift. In December we are bombarded with traditional treats such as gingerbread or mince pies. However I wanted to create something different. Something that will stand out in the gingerbread crowd. After a bit of research I decided to produce cookies made with desiccated coconut and oat…
Holidays feel like a distant memory and our family are now back into the usual weekly routine. This includes being creative with midweek dinners. The criteria are that it has to be quick, nutritious and yummy. One basic ingredient you can always rely in this department is pasta. And being extremely versatile it is just matter of imagination what are we going to serve it with. This week I wanted something super quick, healthy and delicious. So my favourite long…