Archive for July 2012

Gooseberry Curd Pavlova

I’m a sucker for a good curd. I ramble on about making curds for a long long time. It’s the sumptuous sour sweet butteryness bordering on silky creamy smoothness that …

Blackcurrant and Coconut Financier with Blackcurrant Mousse

Blackcurrant and coconut is a lovely combination. Mr. P told me a few weeks ago, perhaps more, that he has an abundance of desiccated coconut that needs using up. Strangely …

Salad of Lobster, Fennel and Beetroot with Savoury Blackcurrants

Lavish, summer and sun. Those are the three words that came to my mind when I created this dish. We have not had much of a glorious summer to speak …

Strawberry Jelly, Ice Cream and Shortbread

I love simple puddings, and jelly with ice cream is one of my favourites. This recipe is dedicated to my late father Harlan. He loved jelly with ice cream. Sunday …