Pistachio Butter Birthday Cake

With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. – from The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare The waratah flower, native to … More

Flourless Chocolate Cake

The skies today are a bright, pale mid-winter blue, the air still and cold. I’m enjoying a moment of afternoon … More

I made this cake for my niece’s second birthday a couple of weeks ago. A pretty chilled out afternoon – balmy weather, … More

I spent about an hour this afternoon gardening. I’ve still got dirt underneath my fingernails, and smudged on the knees of … More

“I believe that one can never leave home. I believe that one carries the shadows, the dreams, the fears and … More

It is necessary to pick 150,000 crocuses in order to produce one kilogram of saffron. Soon, she’ll crouch again above … More

My desk is a small, white, wooden number with a set of drawers on the left. The desktop is chipped … More

This is my last rhubarb post for the year. I do love rhubarb; its tartness, its vibrant colour, its all-round … More

Many years ago I spent about 12 months living in a big old share house on top of the hill … More