A Taste of Britain and Beyond
There’s something quite special about returning to a place you haven’t visited in years. You arrive with memories of what it used to be like, a mental list of favourite places and dishes, and a little curiosity about how much has changed. That’s exactly how it felt returning to Melaka, Malaysia, for the first time…
This delicious date and walnut traybake is a wonderfully rich and nutty cake, combining naturally sweet, soft dates with crunchy walnuts and ground almonds. Dark brown sugar adds a deep, caramel-like flavour, while a touch of cinnamon gives the cake a gentle warmth and spice. Baked until golden and finished with a fresh lemon icing and walnut…
As one of the UK’s most visited cities, York has no shortage of cafes and coffee shops. In fact, many of us locals would actually go so far as to say there are too many coffee shops in the city, when there are a dire lack of certain other businesses on the high street (shoe…
This Swedish almond cake is essentially a buttery soft vanilla cake with a sticky and crunchy almond topping. It’s a lovely little treat to have with a coffee and although it looks very impressive, it really doesn’t take too much time to come together. Once cut into, it’s best to eat this cake within a…
There’s nothing quite like the warm feeling that comes from watching All Creatures Great and Small. In fact, next to Gilmore Girls, it might be the best autumnal comfort-watch going. When that theme hits at the start of each episode, it feels like one giant hug. So, that said, I am now formally requesting that…
