It’s that time of year again, when the floral scent of lavender continues to fill the air. The recent balmy weather has encouraged the aroma of the sweet herb to linger longer. Whilst lavender flowers are widely dried, I often feel it’s underused in baking and cooking. And now, as the flowers start to fade,… Continue reading Lavender ice cream recipe…
The sun is out and it’s a gloriously beautiful day. On a potter through the garden I passed one of the fig trees and caught the most wonderful scent. If you didn’t already know, fig leaves carry an intense coconut scent and flavour. I kid you not. Even now, as the garden and all the plants… Continue reading The very best fig leaf recipes (including fig leaf ice cream)…
In recent years I’ve not been much of a fan of ice cream, all too often it can taste too sweet and manufactured. Having said that, on a hot summer’s day I head straight for a sugar-laden Mr Whippy if the opportunity is there (it must be the legacy of growing up in a seaside town).… Continue reading The joy of ice cream…
