‘Licking some chocolate from my fingers as a youngster after devouring yet another of my Mom’s famous Nanaimo Bars, little did I realise that one day they would be sitting proudly amongst the other delights on offer in the bakery … Read More
I’ve been experimenting with semi hard cheeses to see what variations of Welsh Rarebit I can make – this particular, sharp cheese melts beautifully and makes a wonderful partner with sourdough – or posh cheese on toast to you and … Read More
Actually, I think it’s rather insulting to call the Thermomix a ‘gadget’, as I discovered when the charming Felicity Raines from the company that make this phenomenal piece of kit came into the cafe to give me a demonstration. You … Read More
Our charming chef Peter Lien Keen foodies huddle up. If there is one course you go on this year, hot foot it to Denman college for what I can only describe as the essential guide to knife skills. Every topic was … Read More
I was fortunate enough to taste this cheese within the gorgeous environs of Baslow Hall, a Michelin starred restaurant in The Peak District. This award winning cheese has a nutty, earthy yet buttery taste that is very reminiscent of Camembert. … Read More
Sometimes all you need in life is a hunk of your favourite cheese, some Poilane bread, a glass of wine and a Chopin nocturne tinkling in the background. Trouble is, if the cheese happens to be Epoisse, what on earth … Read More