I wasn't fond of gooseberries as a child and I told everyone the reason for that was because they made me 'blink'. I was right. They can be lip pursing-ly sour and even the sweetest need sugar. What's more, they are spiteful to pick, with thorns like spears. Gooseberry Fool … [Read more...]
Date, Apple, Orange and Hazelnut Squares
My endless quest for lunch-box sweet things has led me often in the direction of Date Squares in several incarnations because they taste delicious, can cope in varying temperatures and transport well. Not only that - they keep for a few days in an airtight box and, if that's not … [Read more...]