Irish Brack

Irish Brack

Irish Brack Celebrate St Patrick’s day with this delicious Irish bread. The word “brack” comes from the Gaelic brec which means speckled with fruit. In Ireland, the fruit is often soaked overnight in cold tea and whiskey to make it swell. It’s very...

One-a-penny, two-a-penny…

One-a-penny, two-a-penny… Have you ever smelt hot cross buns baking in a home oven?  If you have, you won’t have forgotten for the aroma is irresistible. And if you’ve actually eaten a spicy, buttery but-oh-so-light bun, fresh from the oven,...

Moroccan Harira Soup

Moroccan Harira Soup This delicious fortifying soup is just what you need to get you through cold winter days.  Lamb forequarter chops are good value, but you need to trim them of any fat and sinew – if you have time, the bones can be used to make stock  which...