Tag Archives: baking

Rhubarb, rhubarb

Posted on August 1, 2013 by nicdempsey

When we went to Chiswick House last week, we bought some rhubarb from the kitchen garden. Rhubarb isn’t pretty once you’ve cooked it but it is tasty, the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I didn’t take up Ma’s suggestion of … Continue reading →

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Sourdough

Posted on June 12, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’ve been thinking about trying sourdough bread for a while. I like making bread and sourdough tastes great. Also in May I found and now follow this blog by Annalisa Barbieri who waxes lyrical about sourdough and likes the same … Continue reading →

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Bread Rolls

Posted on April 24, 2013 by nicdempsey

On Saturday the urge to bake bread took hold, I used to bake bread a lot, but I don’t eat a lot of bread so unless there’s someone around to eat it I don’t. I tried this recipe by Dan … Continue reading →

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Cranberry and Cashew Blondies

Posted on January 30, 2013 by nicdempsey

The inspiration for these came from Eat, Live, Run, they looked good and I had all the ingredients except walnuts. Come on guys, you didn’t really think I was going to say I didn’t have any whiskey did you? Yeah … Continue reading →

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Biscuits

Posted on October 16, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Friday night Oli, Ma and I made biscuits. Oli was responsible for rolling and cutting out the shapes! He was very keen on the bell and the moon shapes and squashing the dough together!   I love cooking with … Continue reading →

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Custard Powder Cake

Posted on August 15, 2012 by nicdempsey

  The Friday before my birthday I had a party, it involved people, cocktails, pizza and cake. The cakes were, ginger muffins, pavlova and this cake. I knew I would be making the cake the day before the party and … Continue reading →

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Apple Granola Squares

Posted on May 29, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last week I sent my Foodie Penpals parcels to Christine.  Christine is a vegan and I am so far away from being a vegan that it required some thought. I like to put some form of baked thing in my … Continue reading →

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Grandad’s Bread Pudding

Posted on April 26, 2012 by nicdempsey

My Grandad could cook, this was quite an achievement for a man born in 1914, it wasn’t usual. However, Grandad was a widower for a long time so that might explain it. I always thought that he learnt to cook … Continue reading →

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Malted Milk Cookies

Posted on April 17, 2012 by nicdempsey

I did Grace cafe on Saturday. Cafe is fairly straightforward and I decided to go for bread, cheese and chilli jam. The point is to have conversation not gourmet food. However, I really felt the need to add something sweet. … Continue reading →

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Cookies..

Posted on August 25, 2011 by nicdempsey

Today I’m on my way to Cheltenham for Greenbelt. The weather forecast is not good and I’m going to be in a tent. My camping skills are not great (there’s no where to plug in a fridge for ice or … Continue reading →

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