Archive for May, 2010

Rhubarb Compote with Honey Financiers

Rhubarb Compote with Honey Financiers

May 30th 2010 in Cakes + Teacakes, Desserts by Anne

It’s rhubarb time! How fantastic is this? I love rhubarb! With its beautiful soft pink stalks, its stringy strings and its fabulously tart flavour. Rhubarb always makes me think of...
Courgette and Taleggio Tart with Polenta Pastry

Courgette and Taleggio Tart with Polenta Pastry

May 24th 2010 in Pies, Quiches + Savoury Cakes by Anne

This weekend it felt like summer in London. 26 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Londoners, including me, could hardly believe their luck. After months and months of...
Pine Nut Halva – A Turkish influenced Breakfast

Pine Nut Halva – A Turkish influenced Breakfast

May 21st 2010 in Breakfast by Anne

Breakfast bores me. I’m not talking about fabulous weekend pancakes or laid-back brunches. I’m talking about the daily grind. The stuff you eat before running to work and getting on...
A Stay in Istanbul and Cinnamon Baklava

A Stay in Istanbul and Cinnamon Baklava

May 12th 2010 in Other Sweet Bakes, Travel by Anne

Recently I was lucky enough to spend a full week in Istanbul. Seven days of culture, eating and hard work. But even the most stressful day can be heaven if...