Every now and then I get nostalgic about my time spent in London. Somehow the fondest memories were always food related and Banoffee pie ranks high on the list. I’ve posted on banoffee pie before but this time I’ve borrowed… Continue Reading
I found this recipe in a cookbook published around the time I was born. I love a good vintage recipe and was immediately drawn to these sticky golden brown treats. Packed with caramel, chocolate and nuts, these squares are hard not to… Continue Reading
This ice cream was the happy outcome of a busted candy thermometer. I was making the caramel for this chocolate caramel devil of a cake and my caramel didn’t quite set up quite right. So rather than pitching it, I swirled it… Continue Reading
This cake should come with a warning label. It is a thing of beauty, 100% decadent and perfect if you are feeling a bit naughty. This recipe was adapted from the Cook’s Illustrated version but it’s pretty close! Salted Caramel Chocolate Layer… Continue Reading
A slice of this pie really does bring me back to my days in London. There was a small bakery in Notting Hill with rows of beautiful pastries, croissants and breads that lined the window. While those items were super popular,… Continue Reading
Candy making is like science class (less the lab reports). Temperatures are critical to success and a candy thermometer is a must! Great thing about making this candy is that it is done, start to end in about 25 minutes! Class dismissed!… Continue Reading
