This week I was given a bucketful of gooseberries, what a treasure! For those who haven't tried them it's a great shame as they are one of summer's finest fruits. I can't really describe the flavour - it would be like trying to liken the flavour of quince to another fruit, simply not possible. If … Continue reading Glorious gooseberries
Another weekend has passed with a frenzy of preserving, so wonderful! The mustard fruits are almost made, just waiting for them to cool before adding that liquid gold, mustard essence. In Angela Hartnett’s book (“Cucina”) she says that they are delicious served with meats and cheese. Can’t wait to try them out. I had fun … Continue reading Blackberry Jelly and Blackberry Pie
Banana Fritters Serves 4 1 cup self raising flour ¼ teaspoon salt Good pinch of bi-carbonate of soda Cold water 4 bananas, peeled and cut in half horizontally Peanut or rice bran oil for frying Sift the flour, bi-carbonate of soda and salt into a bowl. Mix with enough cold water to a coating consistency. If … Continue reading Banana Fritters
Try making these instaed of fruit mince tarts. They are very easy to prepare and extremely delicious. Fruit Mince Muffins Makes 10 to 12 muffins. I use ¾ cup capacity muffin tins, which makes 10 muffins. If you use smaller ones, adjust the amount you put into them accordingly. 1 cup self raising flour 1½ cups … Continue reading Fruit Mince Muffins
Rhubarb is currently is season here in Tasmania. Last week with an abundance available, I experimented with making a rhubarb cheesecake, thinking that the flavour and acidity of the rhubarb would be a perfect complement to the creamy cheese filling. As I didn't want to lose the inegrity of the fruit and dampen down its … Continue reading Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake
Apple Crumble 8 cooking apples (such as Granny Smiths), peeled, cored and diced ¼ cup water Pinch of ground cloves (optional) ½ cup sugar, approximately 1 cup self raising flour ½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 75g butter, diced Turn oven to 170°C (fan forced). Grease a 20cm casserole dish. Place the apples, water and … Continue reading Apple Crumble
Apple and Lime Shortcake 6 apples (such as Granny Smiths), peeled, cored and diced ¼ cup water Sugar to taste 2 teaspoons custard powder mixed to a paste with 2 tablespoons cold water 125g butter or margarine 125g sugar 1 egg 125g self raising flour 125g plain flour ¾ cup sultanas Finely grated rind of … Continue reading Apple and Lime Shortcake
