We mentioned in a previous post that hygge is a Danish word meaning roughly to enjoy the pleasures life brings and be content. So here’s another recipe to help you bring on the hygge this winter. Today I’m taking a day off from studies to have a bit of a […]
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Making a six strand braided challah bread
1 commentI’ve been eating challah since I was a kid and I used to bring it home from the kosher deli I worked in at weekends. It’s a sweet, enriched dough bread which makes the most amazing sandwiches and it looks super impressive because it’s braided but it’s actually really easy […]
Beef Ramen – the ultimate comfort food
Comments are DisabledRamen is essentially noodles in soup with various toppings. However in the west we tend to think of this as instant noodles or super noodles. Trust me, it’s not the same and after trying this quick, easy and gorgeous version, you’ll never reach for the instant noodle packets again. I […]
Dealing with a veg plot deluge – courgette fritters
Comments are DisabledIt seems that the courgettes are back on form this year after a bit of a poor showing last year. The plants have only been flowering for a few weeks and already we’re struggling to eat all of them before we have another ready to harvest. The solution – courgette […]
Perfect meringues
Comments are DisabledA good while ago now, I promised Kate’s mum that she could have my meringue recipe and I completely forgot to give her it. I remembered today as I was making meringues (purely to test out the new food processor) and so thought I should blog it so that she […]
Donut delight
Comments are DisabledThis is not for the calorie-conscious… You have been warned. Kate and I are doughnut fans. Kate is a sucker for a good raspberry jam-filled one and due to my time in New York, I am a fan of a brand called Krispy Kreme. The only problem with this is […]
Easy pumpkin loaf with cream cheese ribbon (a lighter version of pumpkin loaf)
Comments are DisabledIt’s that time of year when the daylight hours are getting shorter, the wind is getting chilly and the leaves on the trees are beginning to turn their autumn shades. Gone are the thoughts of crisp summer salads and ice cream sundaes to be replaced with soups and hearty meals. […]
Best chocolate brownies recipe
Comments are DisabledToday is our friend Luke’s birthday and as a treat, we’re baking him a batch of Brownies to remind him what he’s missing from the states. Brownies are one of those things which scream USA along with cookies and pumpkin pie and the one thing us poor Brits need to […]



