When I was about 11 my dad brought me home a book called Junior Cook. I spent hours going through it, marking all the recipes I wanted to try and making lists of the ingredients I needed to buy. That book pretty much marks the beginning of my foray into cooking and baking on my own (rather than just mixing Mum’s cakes or eating her raw apple pie dough). I … Continue reading →
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Caramelised Leek and Goat’s Cheese Tart
I don’t really like cooking. I’ll do it on occasion when I feel so inclined but I am much more a baker of sweet treats. If I didn’t live with my family I would happily eat things like toast or cereal or maybe even cookies for dinner. I would never cook just for myself (even though I bake for myself all the time. Funny isn’t it?). However, dishes like this … Continue reading →