Posts Tagged “dessert”
Dessert Ube Wonderland. Introducing the UK’s widest range of ube desserts under one roof! 🎉 Get ready to dive into a world of purple joy with Kasa and Kind extensive selection of ube and purple yam desserts. From classic favourites to innovative creations, their new dessert menu is a celebration of all things ube! Ube…
Japan Centre Treats. Who doesn’t love a donut or even a doughnut? They are perfect when we crave something sweet and just for us in an individual serving. Japan Centre offers their Mochi Donuts, and they tick those two boxes and add beauty in unique fashion, too. Mochi Donuts from Japan Centre are freshly made…
Kids eat FREE! Cookie Dough with Cadbury’s® Creme Egg! Top Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s has unveiled Easter’s most indulgent dessert: gooey cookie dough with melted Cadbury’s® Creme eggs – and Kids eat FREE! The mouth-watering dessert combines their popular restaurant’s Cookie Dough dessert with one of the nation’s favourite Easter treats, the Creme…
Sweet Takeaway. There are plenty of savoury takeaway and delivery options, but not so many have a focus on sweet treats. Creams Café offers an array of desserts to delight those who crave something a little different. The Creams Café menu tempts with freshly made waffles, Italian-style ice creams in a host of flavours, sweet…
Plant Based and Sweet. Plant based, gluten, wheat and milk-free pre-baked goods have been with us for a good while now. But up until a few years ago I would view them with scepticism. Those ‘free-froms’ seemed free of everything that made eating a joy. Times have changed and now we can enjoy delicious treats…
A marriage made in Chocolate Heaven. Baker & Baker has just launched Cadbury Crunchie Doughnuts for the UK fresh in-store bakery market. These are a real treat for any lover of a good doughnut or those iconic candy bars to which I am addicted. Cadbury Crunchie Doughnuts combine so many delicious elements. The light and…
From Sainsbury’s Sweet, syrupy pears with a brandy kick that makes for a fantastic homemade gift or after-dinner dessert. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 Minutes Cooking time: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 250g preserving or granulated sugar 1 vanilla pod 4 firm ripe pears, cut in half and cored 8 star anise Rind of 1…
A Healthy Crunch. Looking to add some comfort to this year’s Mother’s Day meals? Munchy Seeds have created some delicious recipes to treat that special lady. Peri Peri Macaroni Cheese Easy; 40 mins Here’s how to spice up a perennial dinnertime favourite. This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a…
In 1750 military officer Hyder Ali of the Kingdom of Mysore (now part of India) and his wife were delivered of a baby. They named him Fath Ali, but they called him Tipu Sultan after a local Muslim saint, Tipu Mastan Aulia. Tiger of Mysore Mocha Mysore Coffee Latte Petits Fours uses a product that…
These delightful Twelve-Spice Biscuits are an ideal accompaniment to a nice cup of tea on winter afternoons, but they are also key to this rich and decadent dessert that takes only moments to make. This recipe serves four with Spiced Mascarpone Cream, or just enjoy the cookies. Ingredients: 1 pack East India Co. Twelve-Spice…
From Sainsbury’s Sweet pears sandwiched between slices of bread, covered in creamy homemade custard and baked to perfection. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 35 Minutes Cooking time: 35 Minutes Ingredients: 60g unsalted butter 6-8 slices white bread, crusts removed 4 tablespoons mincemeat 4 ripe red pears, cored & thickly sliced 25g caster sugar…
We could all do with a little Wheyhey at the moment. Indeed, if you have a passion for ice cream then a little Wheyhey is exactly what you can have! Wheyhey is a company that produces healthy and delicious frozen treats which are available in large and small tubs. The mini pots are perfect for…
Tropical Cinnamon Leaf Log is perhaps the ultimate sophisticated adult Rocky Road. The recipe replaces the cookie bits and marshmallows with dried exotic fruits. One could vary the proportions of these that I have suggested and even change a few. Dried cherries would work well, as would candied orange peel. Ingredients for Tropical Cinnamon Leaf…
We in London will recognise SW7 as a postcode. The area is 4km west of the City of Westminster, and contains South Kensington and Knightsbridge, two of the smartest parts of the capital. The Melia London Kensington Hotel and its SW7 restaurant are a welcome addition. SW7 is a bright and contemporary restaurant. Blond wood…
Nestled in the historic streets of Maastricht is the Bisschopsmolen or, in English, the Bishop’s Mill. It truly was once a mill and its reputation grinds on in the guise of its bakery and restaurant. The mill was built in the 7th century and has had different roles since its construction. In the 11th century…
Speakeasy Ice Cream has been created especially for adults with discerning palates. Speakeasy combine rich ice cream with some favourite alcoholic drinks for some exceptional dessert enhancements. These small tubs are far from the plastic-boxed frozen ice creams that fill the freezer counters of every supermarket. Yes, they have their place, but Speakeasy Ice Creams…
There can be nothing more iconic at Christmas than the pudding. One might argue that the turkey should have that festive accolade, but let us consider the history of Christmas dinner. Queen Victoria celebrated Christmas with enthusiasm, and her husband Prince Albert introduced German Christmas trees. Charles Dickens was also instrumental in creating the vision…
Here it is again! Seems like the pine needles from last year’s Christmas tree have just been extracted from the carpet, and mince pies are back in the shops! Where did that year go? Now, I am a lover of a good mince pie, and a Christmas would not be complete with out a box…
I have just returned from a trip to delicious Thailand. There were curries, refreshing and spiced salads, and noodles aplenty. There were also desserts, and these were, for the most part, made of vegetables. Seems like we in Europe are a bit behind the wave of that particular culinary classification. Vegetable Cakes: The most fun…
This is a pleasure in pocket-size. A book on ices, but from an age when such things were sheer luxury, a holiday treat, and seldom found at home. The Book of Ices by Mrs. Agnes Marshall is a classic. Mrs. Marshall (1855-1905) was a Victorian lady and one of the most celebrated cooks and writers…