Category Archives: Delectable delights

Sweet and naughty goodies

A tale of two tarts.

Posted on September 28, 2012 by lardersaga

Here is a tale of two tarts. The savoury one is a cheats’ tart, and the sweet one is a tarts’ tart. Tart no.1, the savoury one,  is perfect ‘girly’ food, the ideal answer for a light lunch, tart no.2 … Continue reading →

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White magic!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by lardersaga

Please excuse this absurdly short and sweet little rant on meringues. I have two other far more pressing topics to share, a cheeky weekend in Bordeaux and my fathers very important 70th birthday party, but somehow this has taken precedence, … Continue reading →

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The perfect excuse for Chocolate Cake.

Posted on September 2, 2012 by lardersaga

Birthdays are rather popular in our family, a cause for celebration. Parties for the little people are essential, and for the big people, a cake is a major dietary requirement. I always like the idea of a chocolate cake but … Continue reading →

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Figue 3 – memories of Puglia!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by lardersaga

Before my tan fades completely, please excuse my last rant on holiday eating! I was prompted some time ago to write about figs by a dear old safari days friend who lives in Lusaka, he has one overly enthusiastic fig … Continue reading →

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Notes from Puglia and a quick pizza!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by lardersaga

Day 3 and I am getting increasingly concerned that my much-loved ‘Ricci’ are not going to feature on this holiday. Last time I was in Puglia, 5 years ago, I was introduced to this delicacy and have been licking my … Continue reading →

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Panna cotta – Cooked Italian Cream

Posted on August 2, 2012 by lardersaga

Call it what you will, most European countries have some variation of this, be it Creme caramel, Creme Brulee, Crema Catalana, or our own very poor cousin, the Blancmange (sounds convincingly French?). To be fair these all seem to be … Continue reading →

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The ultimate chocolate brownie?

Posted on June 23, 2012 by lardersaga

I could make these blindfolded, 10 years in the catering world and a regular, relentless demand for these chocolate slabs of sin, has left the recipe engraved in my memory, possibly forever. Cupcakes may come and go but I don’t think … Continue reading →

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Ice cream days

Posted on June 20, 2012 by lardersaga

Honestly, when I said we don’t eat puddings I was almost telling the truth. I do have a weakness for ice cream and strangely creme brulee! Funnily enough the ‘little people’ seem to have inherited the same weakness for the … Continue reading →

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Angels navels ?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by lardersaga

‘Angels navels’ – have I just made this up ? or is it actually what these divine, flat, little, white peaches are called? After some hunting on the internet I am none the wiser, but it’s a  good name for … Continue reading →

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Elderflower cordial

Posted on June 13, 2012 by lardersaga

The sun is out, the flowers are there – get picking! If the very idea of making your own elderflower cordial smacks of ‘smugness’ and some idyll of ‘domestic superiority’ that’s just fine – carry on believing  – but I … Continue reading →

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