Making jam is so easy. Yet very easy to mess up; trust me, I’ve made many a batch of overcooked candied jam. This recipe gives you a jam that’s just right with a clever little hack. What’s the hack? To make jam set, you need pectin, which is sometimes naturally available in some fruits. UnfortunatelyContinue reading “Strawberry jam”
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Homemade granola
I’ve been on a journey recently striving to find the best granola to be found in a supermarket. Then nothing was really fitting the bill, so I just decided to make it myself. And it’s so easy! Basically, just add whatever you want. Ingredients 350g oats (a mix of regular and jumbo oats) Approx 4Continue reading “Homemade granola”
Eton mess
The story goes that, in the 1890s during a cricket match at Eton College, a strawberry meringue dessert (a pavlova?) was dropped. Instead of wasting it and throwing it away, they just served it as the mess that it was; hence ‘Eton Mess’. It was probably one of the best accidents to have ever happened.Continue reading “Eton mess”
Scotch pancakes
These are basically American pancakes but a smaller version. In the UK, we also call these drop scones or Scotch pancakes. You can put whatever you want on top; my preference is maple syrup and some berries. Notes *This recipe involves making a faux buttermilk, so don’t worry if the milk looks lumpy when youContinue reading “Scotch pancakes”
Oat and raisin cookies
I usually opt for a chocolate chip cookie, but these oat and raisin cookies are a refreshing change. They’re also so comforting with a cup of tea. And with all those oats, you can have one for breakfast, right?
Hailey Bieber’s Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Smoothie
Now I’m not one to follow trends. But. When it comes to interesting ways to tweak already existing drink concepts? I’m there. This, at its core, is just a strawberry smoothie. But with the addition of a luscious strawberry sauce, a stroke of coconut cream and some boujee supplements, you have got an upgraded smoothie.Continue reading “Hailey Bieber’s Erewhon Strawberry Glaze Smoothie”
Sweet and Sour Chicken Balls
If you grew up in the UK, you’ll be familiar with a good old British Chinese takeaway. And with all that choice on a Chinese menu, what did us 90s kids order? Chicken balls and sweet and sour sauce, of course!
British Beer-Battered Fish & Chips
Fish and chips is a British classic. But it’s also really easy to make! Just make sure you use actual beer in your batter – that makes all the difference.
Tropical Slushy
Summer is on the way and there’s nothing cooler than a nice, refreshing -healthy- slushy! This drink has mango, pineapple and passion fruit. Blend them with ice and you’ve got a lovely icy slushy.
Perfect Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Fruit crumble is a great dessert on a cold day. I love mine with apple and blackberries, served with vanilla ice cream.
Baking Cupboard Journal 