Category Archives: Delectable delights

Sweet and naughty goodies

White Peach and Chargrilled Asparagus Salad with elderflower dressing

Posted on June 20, 2014 by lardersaga

Given that we are half way through June it suddenly dawned on me that 2014 has been marching on with some pace. Summer is unquestionably here, the sun is even shining, 6 months have rocketed past and I am reminded … Continue reading →

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A Princess Party

Posted on May 28, 2014 by lardersaga

It was always going to be a ‘Princess Party’ but the rendition of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ was above and beyond the ‘Pink ones’ wildest dreams. The stage was set, the sun shone, the tent erected and bunting hung. Low and … Continue reading →

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Curly Wurly Cake

Posted on May 9, 2014 by lardersaga

‘Let them eat cake’ . That’s all jolly well but where’s the choice? If I was lucky enough to have one it would have to be the ‘Curly Wurly’ cake! For the love of cake this is supremely delicious and … Continue reading →

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Pretty in pink

Posted on February 10, 2014 by lardersaga

Love it or hate it Valentines day is imminent. The ‘pink’ and ‘blue’, clearly oblivious to the merchandising fiasco taking place in London have kissed and made up in recent days and there is a lot more love in the … Continue reading →

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Black Treacle Seeded Flapjack

Posted on February 1, 2014 by lardersaga

The ‘blue one’ is back in the poo again. Naughty at nursery and naughty at home. May be this is just a warm up for years of battle ahead, who knows. Bless him, he has an uncanny ability to talk … Continue reading →

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Grown up pudding

Posted on January 1, 2014 by lardersaga

Oh drat. This should have gone weeks ago. I promised a dear friend long before Christmas that I would write about this pudding and look where we are now. Half way through January, Christmas has been and gone, the turkey … Continue reading →

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Sticky Swedish Cinnamon Buns, ‘Kanelbullar’

Posted on October 10, 2013 by lardersaga

I love Sweden. My one little adventure there left me with a heap of extremely fond memories. Notably I think the Swedes are a pretty groovy bunch, the country is stunning and the food, well I can’t possibly do justice … Continue reading →

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Too pretty to eat?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by lardersaga

Debatable it has to be said, this tart is almost too pretty to eat, but not quite! I made it a couple of weeks ago for a ‘tart’ order that had come in from my sister and one of her … Continue reading →

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Lolly pop, lolly pop….

Posted on July 30, 2013 by lardersaga

I admit it was a fair few years back but there was a time when all I wanted on top of my ice cream was some ghastly melting chocolate sauce called ‘Iced Magic’. I seem to remember it came in … Continue reading →

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Festival Food

Posted on June 12, 2013 by lardersaga

Possibly one of the best kept secrets south of the English Channel, is the magical and unique Queille Festival. Every 2 years since 2003 I have made a little pilgrimage out to this corner of south-west France to cook for … Continue reading →

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