Desserts

eton mess

Eton Mess

Eton Mess is a traditional English dessert. Made from whipped cream, meringue and summer fruits, it is really easy to make.

rhubarb and apple crumble

Apple and Rhubarb Crumble

Apple and rhubarb crumble is both sweet and tart and very satisfying. There is nothing better than a homemade crumble served with lashings of hot custard to finish off Sunday dinner. Crumble History Replacing pastry, crumbles were first made during world war II because of rationing. Conversely, rhubarb was unpopular […]

traffic light jellies

Traffic Light Jellies

No kids party is complete without jelly and ice cream. These traffic light jellies from Netmums are great for kids of all ages, myself included.

bread pudding

Nanny’s Bread Pudding

A firm favourite in my family, served warm or cold, my wife’s aka Nanny’s bread pudding is the best.

pimms-jelly-jars

Pimms Jelly Jars

Lets get ready for summer after lockdown with these Pimms jelly jars.

hot cross bun pudding

Hot Cross Pudding

An Easter treat for the family, and a good way to use up those left over buns with this hot cross pudding recipe idea from Sainsburys.

sprinkle-tray-bake

School Sprinkles Traybake

This recipe for an old school sprinkles tray bake from ohlaliving.com will take you straight back to the school dining hall.

vanilla-custard

Vanilla Custard

Jamie Olivers indulgent vanilla custard, great with crumbles and sponge cakes.

cafe gourmand

Cafe Gourmand, French Coffee with Style

In times past, lunch consisted of at least 5 courses, starter, mains, cheese, dessert, coffee and sometimes an aperitif. In more modern times this rather time-consuming meal has been updated to serve dessert and coffee as one.