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Wonders From Mexico

2nd November 2011 By Urvashi Roe

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 […]

Filed Under: Sweet Tagged With: agave, book review, chili, chillies, cooking, food, mexico, recipes, tequila, wahaca

Canapés – the saving grace of my 'minglephobia'

22nd October 2011 By Urvashi Roe

I’ve been to a few Gala Dinners and Drinks Receptions for work recently. It’s that time of year.  I know I should be enjoying the dressing up part and the celebration itself.  Don’t get me wrong, I love wearing an evening gown and heels and jewellery and being all girly.  But ‘networking’ is soooo scary isn’t it? […]

Filed Under: Light Bites Tagged With: autumn, baking, biscuit, blackberry, canape, cooking, curd, food, fruit, macaroon, macron, recipes

Apple Marmalade

2nd October 2011 By Urvashi Roe

This was my first ever attempt at making a preserve and now I am hooked!  It was very easy and I didn’t use any thermometers, strainers or some of the other complex things you see in some recipes.  It’s not quick to make but as long as you are close by to give it a […]

Filed Under: Preserves & Pickles Tagged With: apple, cooking, food, marmalade, recipes

Get Into The Spirit of Sharing

2nd October 2011 By Urvashi Roe

I’ve been really fortunate over the last few months to have met so many amazing foodies who have shared not only their wonderful ingredients but also their passions for helping and supporting others to (re)discover the great produce we have in this country.  I’d like to introduce you to two who inspired today’s recipes of Sourdough […]

Filed Under: Random Thoughts Tagged With: apple, bake, baking, bread, bread rolls, cooking, food, fruit, jam, marmalade, preserves, recipes, sourdough

Apricot, Pecan And Maple Syrup Muffins

24th July 2011 By Urvashi Roe

This is a really great way of using up slightly over-ripe apricots.   They are perfect for breakfast because it literally takes a maximum of 45 mins – even faster if you take a tip from my friend Jo who measure everything out the night before! 10 simple steps and you’ve got a delicious breakfast […]

Filed Under: Sweet Tagged With: apricot, baking, cooking, food, GBBO, muffins

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