by Sheridan | Mar 9, 2020 | Journal
Fabulous Figs Fig tree, for such a long time I have found meaningin the way you almost completely omit your blossomsand urge your pure mystery, unproclaimed, into the early ripening fruit. Rainer Maria Rilke, from The Sixth Elegy “Ancient, mysterious and delicious,...
by Sheridan | Mar 3, 2020 | Brunch, Cakes, Recipes
Rose Friands These lovely moist little cakes, similar to the French financier, are very popular and perfect for morning or afternoon tea. In French friand can also refer to qui est gourmand (a person with refined taste in food – an epicurean). If you...
by Sheridan | Feb 26, 2020 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Kaye’s Thai Chicken Salad This tasty tangy recipe was given to me years ago by Kaye Johnson, a friend renowned for her elegant entertaining. I like to marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight which allows the marinade to really soak in and make it even...
by Sheridan | Feb 16, 2020 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Late Summer Pavlova I love this tried-and-trusted pavlova recipe from Maureen Simpson’s Australian Cuisine (Methuen Haynes 1986). Piled high with whipped cream and summer fruits, its crisp meringue exterior with soft marshmallow interior is the stuff dreams are...
by Sheridan | Feb 10, 2020 | Lunch, Picnics, Recipes, Travel, Vegetarian
Tomato Chilli Jam This glossy, gooey jam is great on sandwiches, burgers, served as an accompaniment to leg ham or on a cheese platter. It will keep several months in the refrigerator. The tomato is a fruit vegetable which accounts for its versatility. View...
