The national dish of the Dutch is an apple crumble pie. It's really indulgent; a rich pastry filled with apples and sultanas, cinnamon and sugar. The topping is traditional crumble, and it's baked.It is, as you'd expect, utterly delicious. We had it with vanilla ice cream, but it would work just as well with cream …
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Remaining neutral – with cheese
I didn't post yesterday on the day the world cup started, I didn't have much more to say on the topic that wasn't covered by Gary Lineker and the wonderful Alex Scott. I agree wholeheartedly with her views on progress and hope it continues to make the experience safer and more welcoming. Effectively remaining neutral, …
Wales and their cakes
Welsh cakes If you've never eaten a Welsh cake, you've missed out. They're delicious, and I don't care that you don't like dried fruit, I'm pretty sure you're still going to love Welsh cakes.The first time I ate Welsh cakes was with a Welsh friend, who lived nearby (not in Wales). A bunch of her …
Christmas and gifting
I realise as I write this that I’m extremely lucky to be able to be this picky. I know this a privileged position to be in, but bear with me. I find Christmas really tough, for no other reason that I really struggle for what I want for presents. I’m fortunate enough that if I …
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