Crystallised rose petals
Rose petals aren’t just fragrant and pretty but they are edible too! They have been used in traditional cuisines for centuries, particularly in Persian cooking.
Rose petals aren’t just fragrant and pretty but they are edible too! They have been used in traditional cuisines for centuries, particularly in Persian cooking.
I love fresh bread! The other day I went to the local farmersβ market to get some fresh bread rolls – but they were so expensive! So I decided to make my ow
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, providing the necessary fuel to kick-start our mornings. However, […]
I have never tried an eggless cake until now butΒ it turned out well. There are many variations for an eggless cake recipe and I tried this one for my first atte
Flax egg is an egg substitute, made fromΒ ground flaxseeds ( also called linseeds) Β and water.Β Itβs suitable for egg-free, vegan, gluten-free, paleo and low-
I love making things from play-doh! When I heard that I could do the same thing to make edible Christmas decorations from fondant icing, I was very excited.
For many years I used to find the festive season unbearable because I couldn’t enjoy much of all the lovely food at parties and events because almost everyt
One of the hardest parts of the Festive season is trying to say NO to lovely, delicious looking cakes and mince pies, particularly if you have a gluten into
Gremolata (or gremolada) is one of the most important Italian condiments. Itβs a green, coarse sauce made of chopped parsley, lemon zest and garlic. Gremola
If you’ve decided to try out Food combining it’s sensible to plan ahead and collect a few recipes. As I’ve said before, it makes life easier to cook double/
Itβs so easy to make your own ice lollies or ice pops! They are healthier too, as you can control what they contain. Also, most of them are fruit or fruit-j
Just like most people, I used to spend a small fortune and many hours buying Christmas presents for friends and family. A few years ago I decided that I’d h
Jars are very useful as containers for edibleΒ gifts – so when you finish a jar of jam, mustard or pickles, look at the shape and the lid and keep the intere
For many years I was dreading the pre-Christmas shopping experience – getting small but meaningful gifts for friends, colleagues and family members. Not onl
I canβt go to a pizzeria and order a pizza because most pizzas have cheese on them, and sometimes even the dough contains milk. But luckily itβs so easy to
Although ready-made Marzipan is easily available, the homemade version is much more tasty and very easy to create. Not only do you know exactly what’s in it
Many of us buy pasta sauce in the supermarkets because itβs convenient and fuss-free. However, most of these sauces, even the freshly made ones, are loaded
As Valentine’s Day was approaching, I wanted to bake a cake. I thought I would make a strawberry butter icing for the cake, so I made a simple sponge cake then
Roast turkey just isn’t roast turkey without stuffing. Traditionally the cavity of turkey was stuffed and sometimes under the skin around the thighs. The mo
On most Christmas Day menus the main dish is roasted turkey, which is particularly popular forΒ big family get-togethers. Although it’s actually very simple to c
I love making things from play-doh! When I heard that I could do the same thing to make edible Christmas decorations from fondant icing, I was very excited.
Mincemeat is one of the most important elements of a traditional British Christmas. Foreigners find the name rather confusing, expecting minced meat, rather
Many people buy rice thatβs ready-cooked or βeasy-cookβ because they’re just notΒ surehow to cook ricefrom scratch – but if you makeΒ it properly yourself it’s so
Mashed potato in one of the basic dishes, loved byΒ kids & adults all over the world. It’s supposedly simpleΒ to make, yet it can all too easily become r
Popsicles are one of the most popular snacks in the Summer. Nothing beats homemade popsicles though, which are much healthier (and cheaper!) than the shop-b
Cherries are one of the healthiest and most delicious of fruits. They’ve been used as a remedy for thousands of years. So during the all too short cherry se
If you’re making your own preserves, jam or pickles it’s important to know how to sterilize jars so as to protect the food from bacteria, yeast and fungi. T
Ice-cream is the favourite treat of children on hot days. Unfortunately most of the shop-bought products are full of additives and flavourings – not to ment
One of the most popular fruits of the summer is cherry, which is super-healthy when eaten raw. It’s very easy to make ice cream or lollipops from it. Here a