Sunday, April 10, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, April 10, 2011, 20:54
We're in Minehead, Somerset, and there is a great abundance of a particular wild food that I've often seen, but never tried - because the time or season hasn't been right, but this time, it's fresh and available - it's Alexanders.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
By Mike on Saturday, March 26, 2011, 19:54
This is another Battenberg-inspired cake - this time including chunks of delicious fruits - A common problem with cakes like this is that the pieces of fruit tend to sink - but here's a clever trick to overcome it.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
By Mike on Saturday, March 12, 2011, 22:54
This was my first ever attempt at making croissants - I'd always thought it would be difficult, but it turned out to be quite easy - and the results were fantastic.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
By Mike on Saturday, February 26, 2011, 21:44
These chocolate muffins have two surprises in store - inside the moist chocolate cake, there's a nugget of juicy pear, and the cooked flour frosting is amazingly creamy and light.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, February 6, 2011, 11:53
These spiced, fruity cakes have some of the complex flavours you might normally associate with a fruit cake, except they have the light and soft texture of a muffin.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, January 23, 2011, 21:15
These Battenberg-inspired cupcakes are deliciously moist and tasty, with a colourful surprise inside. Some of the ingredients might raise an eyebrow too.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
By Mike on Sunday, January 16, 2011, 21:54
January 2011 - Christmas has come and gone - and I've got some leftover dates to use up - so I made these chewy, oaty date slices.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
By Mike on Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 19:06
In the last few days of this year (2010), I decided to make use of some Juniper berries that I picked whilst on holiday in Scotland back in the summer.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
By Mike on Saturday, December 4, 2010, 14:23
I'm trying to start a new tradition in the Atomic Shrimp household - Saturday night is going to be family games night.
To add to our enjoyment tonight, I've made these special biscuits with a games theme.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
By Mike on Thursday, December 2, 2010, 23:47
This is my recipe for a rich Christmas cake. It's packed with preserved fruits, making it naturally moist - and this will be enhanced by 'feeding' it with brandy.
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