I've been back in the kitchen again (although did I ever leave?) baking some sweet goodies as one likes to do at this time of year. Last year I took some classic recipes and jazzed them up with a Halloween twist- remember my haunted gingerbread house? This year I began by trying something new and tried a new twist on the famous Battenberg cake...
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Now I know you will all probably moan at me for bringing up the subject of Christmas in October, but as a baker one has to start planning things in advance...even if it is just soaking fruits to create a wonderfully moist Christmas cake, right? Besides, you can't really escape from all the hype, it will soon be everywhere and before you know...
The other week, whilst sitting around the dinner table talking with family and friends, the subject of jam was brought up and we began discussing our favourite flavours. I like a good raspberry conserve, seeds and all, but I think my personal favourite has to be 'quatre fruits'- four fruits that is. My parents buy this delicious jam on their trips to France and I always look...
