Monthly Archives: January 2011
Patience is a virtue: Blueberry gin
Not to conform to the St Andrews student stereotype or anything, but I have a lot of love for gin. I have a friend who once made Gin & Tonic in a Thermos and brought it to the library for … Continue reading
Filed under Drinks, Recipes, Student Life
“Auld Alliance” cranachan
Tomorrow (January 25th) is Burns Night, a celebration of the life and works of the Scottish poet Robert Burns on the day of his birth. I’m not actually sure what there is to celebrate about his life (apparently he was … Continue reading
Filed under Recipes, Sweet Foods
Making macarons: Third time lucky?
My last post was about my first two attempts at making macarons. Attempt #2 turned out quite well, though the shells weren’t smooth. I think this was because I didn’t blend the icing sugar and ground almonds so the mixture … Continue reading
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Making macarons: Attempts #1 & #2
One of my resolutions for 2011 is to successfully attempt macarons. I absolutely love macarons, but I’ve just never quite got around to trying my hand at them. So I set aside almost a whole day in which to embark on … Continue reading
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Henceforth I shall be known as: Queen Mel (OK, OK, just for one day)
To celebrate the Epiphany (when the Three Kings visited baby Jesus) in France we make a galette des rois, or “Kings’ cake.” Hidden in the cake, there is a fève (a small porcelain figurine), and whoever gets it in their … Continue reading
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Alcoholic whipped cream?! Yes please!
Whipped cream – such a wonderful accompaniment to cakes and many desserts, so simple to create, and so good! The beauty of whipped cream is in its utter simplicity – that’s what makes it go so well with so many … Continue reading
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Spinach & goat’s cheese muffins
Savoury muffins are so much fun and so versatile! They’re perfect as party food, as nibbles for a chilled film night or if you just feel like having something for lunch that’s a little different but still fairly healthy. I … Continue reading
Filed under Recipes, Savoury Foods
