Orange Blossom Cocktail

A refreshingly sweet and citrusy gin based cocktail. Vibrant orange to add a little cheer and colour to these wintry months.

Merry Christmas!

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Mandarine & Passion Fruit with Mascarpone Sponge Cake

Ingredients: Cake 300g unsalted butter 300g caster sugar 6 eggs dash of vanilla extract 300g self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Mandarine Curd 275g caster sugar  2 teaspoons Cornstarch 2 large Eggs 2 large Egg Yolks 120ml fresh mandarine juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 85g unsalted butter, cut into cubes Mascarpone Filling 250g…

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Vasilopita

Vasilopita is a traditional Greek cake served at midnight on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day to celebrate the life of Saint Basil. A coin is added to the cake before baking and when cut the person who finds the coin is said to be granted good luck for the year ahead!

Pumpkin Risotto

A delicious autumnal pumpkin risotto to enjoy with a glass of crisp dry white wine…

Autumn Wreath

Listen! The wind is rising and the air is wild with leaves, we had our summer evenings, now it’s time for October eves!
Humbert Wolfe

Plum & Sour Cream Sponge Pudding

A yummy pudding as summer draws to a close and autumn is near. Made with a delicious light sponge using sour cream and topped with sliced plum which can be eaten warm or chilled.

Lychee & Champagne Mojito

A far eastern take on the traditional mojito with a dash of lychee liqueur and champagne to add that extra taste of glam and sparkle.

Summer Fruit Clafoutis

Traditional clafoutis is made with whole cherries as the pits give off an almond taste to the pudding. This recipe incorporates ground almond in the batter with pitted cherries (easier to eat) plus other summer berries. A delicious summer pudding eaten warm or cold.

Coconut Milk & Mango Dessert

Individual glasses of delicate coconut milk jelly with fresh mango. An easy and perfect dessert for a hot summer’s day.