My Dad’s side of our family is Irish, and with that comes a love for quick and easy soda bread. Only one problem, for years I couldn’t make it to save myself. But, I’m proud to say, those days are now far behind me, and now I’m going to share my recipe with you! One […]
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve longed for proper homemade granola muesli bars. I remember chomping down on them as a kid, and feeling satisfied after I’d finished. Somehow, the commercial bars these days just don’t live up to that memory. Maybe it’s the trick of time – the bars aren’t getting smaller, […]
Easter in Greece is amazing, and the tsoureki bread is absolutely delicious! The first time I encountered this traditional holiday bread was 4 years ago – on my first pilgrimage to Greece. It was a trip I’d longed to do since before I was a teenager, and finally the opportunity presented itself. Sure, I’d seen […]
When I was growing up, every Easter the shops would be filled with Hot Cross Buns, they’d start magically appearing as soon as Christmas was done. They were good, but nothing beat the ones my Mum would make – fresh from the oven, the kitchen filling with their delicious aroma. There’s nothing quite like them; […]
When we’re already facing temperatures well above 40˚C/104˚F, hot ovens and heavy meals are just too much, and that’s when our Christmas dinner takes on a distinctly Australian /Kiwi style. To many of us ‘Down Under’, the thought of a roasted dinner on Christmas day is a nightmare, and we’d much rather something a little […]
It’s a time-honoured past-time, festive baking for the holidays and especially for Christmas. Whether it’s cookies waiting to be iced, or the smell of mulled drinks which fill the air, the holidays are always tasty! Here at Larder Pantry and Garden, we love a good baking session. We also love a nice drink to enjoy […]
During the long, cold winter evenings, is there anything more comforting than a bowl of the hot and sweet classic American dessert, peach cobbler? We’re convinced it’s one of the best, and timeless as well, desserts you’ll ever come across. It’s also one of this week’s Cook-a-Long dishes at our Larder Pantry online event on […]
The leaves are turning from luscious green to all those golden, red, and shades of brown. There’s a chill in the air that wasn’t there last week, and it tells us it’s Autumn, and that means it’s apple pie season and time for autumnal perfection! No matter whether you’re looking forward to Rosh Hashanah and […]
It’s that time of year, when preserving fruit and vegetables plays a large part in our daily and weekly lives. Whether it’s from our own gardens, or from super/market purchases, preserving for tomorrow is always a great idea. As a chef, I hear a lot of people comment on making jam, chutney, relish, or just […]
Going ‘out’ for breakfast has always been something of a treat; the joy of someone else cooking your meal. But, eating out all the time can be expensive, so here’s a couple of menu classics that you can make at home; an English Muffin and a Classic Bagel. These two simple recipes form the foundation […]
