Author
Damien Wilde
Those with a food intolerance often find they have to avoid some of the delicious treats the rest of us can scoff with impunity.
In basic terms, those with a gluten allergy cannot eat foods containing wheat, which usually means pasta, bread and most cakes. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
A light and tasty cake defiant of Autumn rains, guaranteed to put a smile on faces no matter what the weather.
The trick to a successful lemon drizzle cake is to apply the lemon glaze while the cake is still warm to make sure the liquid sinks in well. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
The traditional pasty of the Cornish variety provides a great base for experimentation and this fun twist on the classic is incredibly quick and simple to prepare.
It is made with standard store cupboard ingredients but the Stilton gives it a punch.
If you don’t like Stilton you could substitute another blue cheese. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
Home-made sauces absolutely always beat the jarred or tinned variety and are not difficult to do.
Here are a couple of classics. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
Italians lay down the culinary law.
One of Italy’s most prestigious culinary institutions, Parma’s Academia Barilla, has released a list of the most common food crimes committed by foreigners when preparing and eating Italian food in a bid to educate them. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
Use the last of the summer’s amazing fresh raspberries in this light loaf that’s ideal for afternoon tea.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Grease and line a loaf tin. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
This Northern Italian favourite is an ideal dish for the in between seasons, it has a gloriously comforting stodginess that manages to be nourishing all year round.
It’s a great main course for vegetarian meals or a side dish accompaniment to meat. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
Brits have always loved a fruit crumble to finish off our Sunday roast.
The process is simple and works well with a number of different fruits, but a quality crumble topping is key. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
They’ve been back at school less than a month but the kids are doubtless already complaining of boredom when it comes to the contents of their lunchboxes or school dinners.
You can go down the tried and tested route of making sandwiches and salads in the shapes of faces or animals or you can go for something slightly more sophisticated that will nonetheless appeal to your children.
There’s nothing unfamiliar in the following recipes to put them off, but they make a change from the usual ham, cheese and sliced white bread. [ Read More ]
Author
Damien Wilde
What could be more typically British than afternoon tea?
Since being discovered about 5000 years ago in China, tea has swept the world to become its most popular drink apart from water. With 1500 varieties available, don’t restrict yourself to a builder’s mug-full.
Experience some of the more unusual brews to liven up your morning cuppa. [ Read More ]
