While I was living in France, I had the chance to visit Jersey via Granville, on the west coast. There is a ferry that goes across in just over an hour. Although Jersey is probably …
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New Zealand- Lamingtons Recipe
Recipe for Lamingtons, a well-known and loved dessert from New Zealand. Although you can buy these in packages, home-made is always better!
Continue readingHungary- Apple Pie Recipe
Recipe for Hungarian apple pie based on the book My Granny’s Gift by Tomi Komoly. Cakey crust with a layer of cinnamon apples in the middle
Continue readingItaly- Nipples of Venus Recipe
An amusing recipe for Nipples of Venus or Capezzoli di Venere, an Italian chestnut truffle with an unusual shape
Continue readingPhilippines- Canonigo Recipe
Recipe for canonigos, a decadent Filipino dessert similar to the French île flottante. Light meringue, sweet caramel and creamy custard
Continue readingFrance- Galette des Rois Recipe
Recipe for Galette des Rois, Kings Cake, a French tradition for Epiphany in January. Search for a lucky bean in the almond frangipane pastry!
Continue readingUSA- Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe
A holiday classic, this is a recipe for peanut butter kiss cookies from the US. It has been modified using British chocolate buttons!
Continue readingFrance- Île Flottante Recipe
Recipe for île flottante, or floating island, which is a light meringue floating in a creamy custard. One of my favourite French desserts!
Continue readingBrazil- Carrot Cake Recipe
A sweet, rich recipe for carrot cake with a creamy chocolate icing called brigadeiro. This is a typical Brazilian dessert.
Continue readingSwitzerland- Torta di Pane Recipe
This recipe for Torta di Pane comes from the grandmother of a Swiss friend. It is a tasty and sweet way to use up old, dry bread.
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