Let’s Cook: Sticky Toffee Pudding

My sticky toffee pudding recipe is one that has stood for me, a test of time. A classic and firm favourite with many. The recipe itself came from a chef I worked with in Glasgow and has followed me to where I am now. A couple of tweaks is all it took to suit people's… Continue reading Let’s Cook: Sticky Toffee Pudding

Let’s Cook: Scotch Pancakes

Want to see me make some pancakes? Check out the video here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBbuquIVSuE&t=7s 200g Self Raising Flour 1 tsp Bicarbonate Soda 1 tsp Cream of Tartar 1/2 tsp Salt2 Eggs 2 tbsp Golden Syrup Milk Oil, for frying The yield depends on the size you like your pancakes Sieve the dry ingredients. Beat the eggs.… Continue reading Let’s Cook: Scotch Pancakes

Roads to Discovery

Curly parsley should not be thrown over a dish as garnish but served perhaps fried briefly for adding crunch to a dish or the perfect accompaniment to a white sauce served with a good piece of fish. A descent sear on meat is important for good flavour but this does not seal the juices in… Continue reading Roads to Discovery

Changing eating habits

When our nieces come over for a visit and some times a sleepover Jamie who is 9 and May who is 7. They are as fairly behaved and mannered as any other kids there age and we try and spoil them as best we can when they come over. Sometimes their mother and father have… Continue reading Changing eating habits