Beautifully layered, offering a floral spiciness without being too hot, ras el hanout is a complex spice. Like many other (traditional/hereditary) spice mixes this one is regionally, even family, dependent. Ours is based on a family recipe we received from a cook in...
“Pounding fragrant things – particularly garlic, basil, parsley – is a tremendous antidote to depression. But it applies also to juniper berries, coriander seeds and the grilled fruits of the chilli pepper. Pounding these things produces an...
This flavoured sugar mix has the sapor of Scheherazade telling stories and velvet caressing your tongue softly. You think we are making up fairy tales? Then you should mix it up yourself, pour a spoonful at the bottom of your favourite cup and top it up with freshly...
It’s apple season in the Lands of Low and our own tree is the happy bearer of many delicious specimen 🙂 Wherever you get your apples: this cake asks for a sturdy, fresh variety – don’t pop in overripe or mealy apples. And do beat the egg whites...
These little goodies are a delicious to look at and delight the palate! We make ours using a silicone mould, delivering cookies measuring 5cm in diameter. They are perfect little companions to afternoon coffee or tea. But we must admit that a tray of these...
A quick make that looks impressive and is really easy to put together. If your sushi moulds are square, use a rectangular plate. Assemble them next to each other for a more eye-catching effect. You can, should you be feeling on the lazy side, also whip this recipe up...
