The Botanical Kitchen
Recipes, travel and the occasional rant
About the author This book is by Diana Henry who is one of my favourite cookery and food writers. She writes for so many publications but most notably The Sunday Telegraph. My review This book is as much a travel memoire and a poetry collection as it is a recipe book. It is the perfect […]
If you like Tart Au Citron you will love this and it’s much much easier to make. This is a fabulous ‘bung-it-all-the-in-the-processor’ recipe. Literally! I have made this in a pie dish and 25cm cake tin. Either works well. What you’ll end up with is a soft, thin pastry layer, a lemon flavoured tart filling […]
If, like me, you get an inkling for cheese in the evenings with your glass of red wine this is a brilliant recipe for you. They keep really well in an airtight container for about a week but never last that long in my house! These also taste amaaaazing with some Thistle Pate that was […]
Rupert is the Managing Director of Womersley Foods, a ‘botanically enthused’ company selling fruit and herb vinegars. It was launched by his parents from their home, Womersley Hall, in 1979. Rupert has been running the business since 2009. The home grown aspect of the specialist herbs and fruits used as key ingredients is what impressed me. […]
This is one of my favourite recipes from The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook. I’ve made it so many times as a staple when we have a surprise guest come over for a meal. It’s quick, simple and bakes while you’re having dinner or lunch. We always have lemons in the house but it works just as […]
Making cake pops is a really good way of using up leftover cake or cake that maybe didn’t turn out to plan. I made a chocolate loaf using a different recipe than I usually do. It tasted amazing but really didn’t look too pretty. Usually I’d cut it up into square chunks, pipe swirls of […]
Loaf cake is so versatile and lasts really well. It’s a staple in our house and goes into packed lunches, school picnics or acts as a good pudding after weekday quick meals with ice cream, custard or a simple cuppa tea. I’ve given you three drizzle options below. Hibiscus Syrup for those of you […]
I’m warning you. These are decadent. I mean really, really decadent. I’ve added an extra layer of caramel to the version below because I made these for my girls as a ‘well-done-at-school-treat’. The caramel balances the bitterness of the chocolate really well. For an adult version leave the caramel out and serve with a dollop […]
Today, people across Mexico will be celebrating ‘Dia de los Muertos’ – a festival dedicated to their ancestors. Literally translated as ‘the day of the dead’ it honours both death and the cycle of life. In Mexico, neighbours gather in local cemeteries to share food, music, and fun with their extended community, both living and […]
This recipe is from Mexican Food Made Simple by Thomasina Miers. I think it’s a complex version of a creme brulee really but well worth a try even if it is to lick the saucepan of tequila flavoured sugar syrup! I’ve explained the recipe in my words. You’ll need 250g caster sugar 1 tbsp golden […]
About the author This book is by Thomasina Miers who visited Mexico at the age of 18 and then returned to live there, set up a bar in Mexico City and travel the country. The setting up a bar in Mexico City must have taken some ‘balls’ so that itself gets my admiration but on […]
Happy Diwali Week everyone. I say ‘week’ because it really is a week long celebration – especially this year as Dhanteras (the first day of celebrations) was on Monday, Diwali was yesterday, Bestu Varas or New Year’s Day is today and our community and family celebrations will take place this weekend. Today is Annakut , […]
Hi I'm Urvashi!
I love food. This blog is a little glimpse into my foodie world which is an escape from two teenage girls, a busy job and my little cafe.