Rhubarb and Sourdough Bread Puddings

I get as excited about the start of the new rhubarb season as a child does about Christmas! I think part of my excitement is because for me it symbolises …

Pecan Apple Fritters with Sweet Cheese

These fritters are great fun. They look like doughnuts but have a hidden treasure of apple inside each one. I could say something cheesy here and suggest that they provide …

Damson Bavarois with Spiced Baked Damsons and Petit Brown Sugar Meringues

We have three rather old damson trees of the early variety in our garden, situated next to the beehives. What a great combination! The bees work very hard to pollinate …

Greengage Jam Tart with Walnut Pastry

When you smell this tart baking, I can guarantee that it will send your senses wild!! The inspiration for this recipe came to me one lazy afternoon. Well, that is …

Peach and Almond Cakes with Sea Lavender Honey and Peach Ice Cream

Recently, Ross and I were invited to join the Slow Food UK Chef Alliance. It’s a great organisation and we are both truly honoured to be part of it.

We …

Summer Puddings

For those of you who know me well and have been following my recipes for quite some time, you’ll know that I do not do things by halves. I have …

Blackcurrant, Natural Yoghurt and Brown Sugar Meringue Sorbet

So simple yet so utterly delicious too! This is possibly one of the simplest recipes I have posted on this website so far.

I love the wonderful blackcurrants we get …

Whole Wheat Crackers with Cheese and Medlar Jelly

I’m a fool for cheese and crackers, so add something sweet, such as a medlar jelly, and I’m in heaven. Gosh, I don’t know where to begin writing about the …

Wicked Bitter Chocolate Cake with Real Ale Ice Cream

This wicked chocolate cake is dark, gooey and rich, and utterly delicious! The real ale ice cream is a perfect accompaniment as the natural bitterness of the ale cuts through …

Baked Loganberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake

Sublime, delicious, tasty, extraordinary… these are words that customers use to describe my cheesecakes. I have a cheesecake for all seasons and this one is my peak summer favourite. I …