Easter is upon us again and under normal circumstances I would be baking up a storm. Unfortunately 3 weeks ago my doctor gave me a very firm talking to about my weight and a diet has to be started. Result? The baking of beautiful Easter treats has had to be severely curtailed. I can’t say…
Category: Chocolate Tempering
Chocolate Orange Genoise Cake – a venture into new territories
The plan this weekend was to do that 70’s classic, a Blackforest Gateau, though I prefer the name Schwarzwaldtorte as it is sounds much more exotic. It is a much maligned piece of deliciousness if done properly but it needs the right ingredients, particularly the special sour cherries which are not easily available in the…
The Cottage Loaf 