by Shirley | Jul 1, 2022 | Cakes, Pâtisserie
I absolutely love black cherries. They are a perfect combination with almond in these dainty financiers. I love this recipe because, not only is it easy, it uses up the copius amount of egg whites I always seem to have leftover! Black cherry financiers Very easy and...
by Shirley | Apr 7, 2022 | Cakes
This is a delicious memory from my childhood growing up in Southern Africa. It’s a light, buttery biscuit type cake filled with jam and a crumble like topping. I remember my mum serving it as a dessert or as a treat for afternoon tea or morning coffee. I have no...
by Shirley | Mar 7, 2022 | Bread
This is a deliciously indulgent, enriched brioche type bread. It takes about 12 hours elapsed time to make and is well worth the wait. It originates from the Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. The modern day popularity of the bread has resulted in many...
by Shirley | Jan 27, 2022 | Desserts
Malva pudding is a South African caramelised, sweet, spongy pudding that is drenched in a creamy sauce and served alongside vanilla ice cream, crème anglaise or cream. It has a light, moist sponge which appropriately reflects its Afrikaans translation. The...
by Shirley | Dec 17, 2021 | Desserts, Xmas
If you like Xmas pudding but find it a bit too heavy after Xmas dinner, this is a great alternative. It’s kind of ice-cream, kind of mousse. Either way, it’s light and refreshing as a dessert and can be made ahead of the big day. How you choose to decorate it is...
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