Finding the new in the everyday
I would definitely consider myself adventurous with food and love trying out the famous dishes and baked goods from countries all over the world. Last year I not only went to Japan, Korea, and the Middle-East with my kitchen adventures, but also Nigeria, Russia, and Finland. I like to think I'm culinary well-travelled, but one… Continue reading Tim Tams
I've tried to schedule some of the big bakes for my last couple of new things. After croissants and pain au chocolat, the other thing I really wanted to try making this year was doughnuts. I like a doughnut now and again, but my husband loves them and I thought it would be a really… Continue reading Day 365 – Doughnuts
Oh, this year has been a long one, hasn't it? It's nearly been a full year since I was back home in the UK and I'm really starting to miss it. Of course I miss my family most of all, but it's also the little home comforts from my home country that come with any… Continue reading Day 348 – Made Crumpets
Today's new thing was prompted by a pre-Christmas fridge clean. I wanted to rescue any lonely carrots, or packs of butter stuck at the back of the fridge before I started preparing my Christmas foods next week when I found a full container of double cream. I think this was leftover from my sticky toffee… Continue reading Day 347 – Made Butter
I have been waiting to make this one since my early days of Puff School. A true British bake, sticky toffee pudding evokes many memories of cosy evenings sat by the fire at my parent's house. It was also the dessert at my wedding, so it really has special memories for me, and I'm amazed… Continue reading Day 334 – Sticky Toffee Pudding
As much as I'd like to fill my last 5 weeks of new things doing the big and exciting things I hadn't got round to yet, some days are just too busy for anything other than an easy craft session. I'd spent today clearing and organising cupboards, and 8pm was here before I knew it.… Continue reading Day 329 – Made My Own Stamp
No, this isn't a post about French boobs, more like French pastry. That's right, I'm back on my Puff the Bakery course, and after hitting such highs as the twice-baked chocolate cake, and actual puff pastry, I'm starting Volume 2 with some choux pastry. Choux is the base for so many things including chocolate eclairs,… Continue reading Day 297 – Paris Brest
Making meringues has been on my list since its conception late last year. A good crunchy, chewy meringue feels really indulgent to me, and when done correctly, is pure heaven. I've made lovely soft Italian meringue for my lemon meringue pie, but for some reason dared not venture into the classic French meringue category. They've… Continue reading Day 296 – Meringues
Although I love baking and cooking, the presentation has never been my strong suit – I firmly belong to the 'rustic' school of food preparation. Knowing how to knock up a cake at short notice, I was tasked with making a birthday cake, something I wanted to put a little extra effort in. I made… Continue reading Day 10 – Birthday cake
I'm so happy I finally learned how to do this, it's so simple and effective and makes me feel seriously classy. I love a vodka martini. So dry, so cool, so easy to make – I'm practically James Bond at this point! I normally forego the traditional olive for a lemon slice, but today I… Continue reading Day 4 – Martini with a twist
New Day, New Thing 