13 Wednesday Feb 2013
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits
After a period of Granola for breakfast I had to move on. It is cake time to go with my first coffee in the morning.
This one is a sweet cake but not too much as it compensates with the olive oil bitterness. It makes you think there is some kind of liquor in it. It is just the olive oil magic…
Music: Enjoy the Silence by Depeche Mode.
29 Tuesday Jan 2013
Posted in Breads, Cakes and Biscuits
I am not very good using yeast. Fermentation at home is a challenge, specially in winter. But I found a room upstairs with a constant warm temperature and my breads are now rising properly.
This one is just delicious and the nutmeg touch combines very well. It looks more complicated than it really is. give it a try and enjoy the process…and the result.
Today’s music. Sisters of Mercy by Leonard Cohen.
15 Monday Oct 2012
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits, Starters and Snacks
After the Red Grape Fruit Tarte Tatin I made last week I was anxious to try a savory one. And now I am not sure which one is better.
The tomato one just melts in your mouth. It is not properly savory, I would say is sweet, bit bitter and savory. And buttery too. Delicious.
For a Monday American Pie by Don McLean.
Have a good week!
13 Saturday Oct 2012
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits
Torta Pascualina is an Argentinian recipe coming from Italy, from the Liguria region. There are many variations. Some add olive oil to the dough instead of butter, chard is also used and some others add Parmesan.
In this one I add pine nuts to give a bit of crunchiness to the texture and it worked well. I couldn’t find chard but I will add it next time. I also modified the dough quantities so you won’t have the problem I had with the top not covering completely the tarte.
It is also delicious the next day as a side with nice fillet steak topped with Foie Gras and Maldon Salt.
Frank Sinatra is in charge of the music: Fly Me to the Moon.
05 Friday Oct 2012
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits
And…another cake. I don’t understand how I don’t weigh 100 kilos with all the cakes we are eating at home. I am lucky.
This one has a very nice combination of the caramel sweetness and the grapefruit bitterness. Delicious with a good coffee!
If you don’t like grapefruit you can play around with almost any fruit. Just follow the same procedure.
One of my Led Zeppelin favourite songs: Over the Hills and Far Away
27 Thursday Sep 2012
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits
I see recipes with pumpkin everywhere these days. Why not give it a try?
And it was a good decision. My morning improved.
It is an easy cake but surprisingly good. Moist and with different textures. Definitely this cake will visit us again soon.
The music…Grounds for Divorce by Elbow. Another great band I was lucky to see a few weeks ago.
20 Thursday Sep 2012
Posted in Breads, Cakes and Biscuits
Let’s go with a very, very easy recipe that can make that hour before work a bit better.
A good coffee, a toasted slice of Banana bread and ready for the day!
A song that reminds me my teenage years: The Beautiful Ones by Suede.
17 Monday Sep 2012
Posted in Pasta and Rice
A different use for rice. I used the ingredients I had handy at home but you can play around: asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, prawns, roasted peppers…
It goes very well as a side for meats…Pork Skewers maybe?
An Irish band for today. S.E.C.R.E.T. by Delorentos.
02 Thursday Aug 2012
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits
I am seriously back into running and I am craving for sweets the whole day. So back into the cakes!
This cake comes from south Asia, common in Malaysia and Indonesia.The texture has something special, let’s say is spongy-jelly. A lovely toasty-caramel taste and the ant’s nest look will do the rest. A lovely cake.
Enjoy it with a good coffee!
Music by Lhasa de Sela: De Cara a la Pared, a beautiful song.
26 Thursday Jul 2012
Posted in Cakes and Biscuits
Today we have a very easy cake. In 30 minutes is ready to be refrigerated, in a few hours ready to go with a cup of coffee. It is not the healthier cake, share it or your heart might complain.
The Cottage Cheese gives a more rustic texture but if you prefer a smooth finish use Mascarpone instead.
I love the Orange Confit. Make a bigger quantity and use it in cakes or dip them in melted dark chocolate and let them dry.
Music. The Swimming Song by Loudon Wainwright
