Harvest crumble bars (apple and blackberry flapjacks with crumble topping)

The other week Ed and I had a very companionable afternoon picking blackberries in Harrogate. I obviously got my new jumper full of thorns and we both ended up walking home nursing nettle stings. Anyway, armed with a large container of frozen blackberries (or brambles as my family calls them) and some beautiful apples very kindly given to me by my mum and FN at … Continue reading Harvest crumble bars (apple and blackberry flapjacks with crumble topping)

charfergOctober 14, 20133 Comments

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Poached apples

I know poached pears are a far more popular dessert but I am championing the poached apple today (possibly due to an absolute glut of apples at my parent’s house). Personally I have never particularly liked the texture of pears so I much prefer apples in their stead. This is a wonderful, light dessert. Perfect after a big meal when you fancy something sweet. My … Continue reading Poached apples

charfergOctober 7, 2013October 6, 2013Leave a comment

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Lemonly loveliness – lemon drizzle cake

I don’t know why but lemons really make me thing of summer. Maybe its the yellow colour and because they taste so fresh. Either way I have always been made on lemons, when my parents cooked with lemons my brother and I used to ask for the remaining lemons to suck; something I didn’t realise not many people did until adulthood. Anyway, this makes an … Continue reading Lemonly loveliness – lemon drizzle cake

charfergJune 24, 2013June 24, 20133 Comments

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Blue cheese, walnut and apple salad

This salad is probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but the flavours and textures in this work really well together. It’s very similar to a Waldorf salad but without the heavy dressing. This is quick to make and is lovely when made with crisp, juice apples. Granny Smith, Braeburn and Cripps pink apple would all work well in this recipe. To make this you will … Continue reading Blue cheese, walnut and apple salad

charfergJune 20, 2013June 19, 2013Leave a comment

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Banana and nutella muffins

Now this post is inspired by my massive hankering for banana cake all last week. Not helped by the fact that my lovely friend who writes House of Herby had posted a recipe in December that I keep going to gawk at. In addition, it wasn’t in the least bit helped by the recipe The Londoner posted that I also keep going to ogle at. … Continue reading Banana and nutella muffins

charfergJune 2, 20134 Comments

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Fig and parma ham salad – an easy way to impress

Now, I really can hardly call this a recipe. It took all of 5 minutes to make, but it tasted pretty lovely. This fig and parma ham salad is really quick and easy to make and looks simply beautiful. It would be great as a light lunch served with some crusty bread or as a starter for an evening meal; particularly if you want to … Continue reading Fig and parma ham salad – an easy way to impress

charfergMay 29, 20132 Comments

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Warsaw – the Food

As mentioned previously, J and I visited Warsaw Poland earlier this month. We ate in some completely lovely restaurants including a more traditional Polish restaurant where we ended up eating on the first and last night, a communist themed restaurant and a sushi restaurant (we felt the need for something lighter one day). The food in general is really tasty, I particularly fell in love … Continue reading Warsaw – the Food

charfergMay 27, 2013May 27, 20134 Comments

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Strawberry, raspberry and apple crumble aka mixed fruit crumble

Now I was lucky enough to be taken to Warsaw in Poland this week by my wonderful boyfriend J. I have plenty to tell you about my trip but while I sort out my photos I thought I’d share this recipe with you. Now this recipe makes fruit taste absolutely wonderful – even those watery strawberries you sometimes buy when they’re not quite in season. … Continue reading Strawberry, raspberry and apple crumble aka mixed fruit crumble

charfergMay 19, 20134 Comments

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Strawberry and blueberry blondies

Now blondies aren’t quite as well known as brownies but they are equally delicious. Despite being made with white chocolate which is much much sweeter than dark or milk chocolate these blondies are actually not quite as sweet as normal brownies. I don’t know why but I have been experimenting a lot with fruit in cake lately, probably because the weather has improved. If you … Continue reading Strawberry and blueberry blondies

charfergMay 12, 2013May 12, 20131 Comment