Cooking
I stumbled upon this recipe a little while ago and it’s become a favourite in the Peach household – not only is it one of the nicest, richest desserts I’ve ever eaten, it both uses up eggs (a good thing!) and is really pretty easy & quick to make as well. It’s easy because it [...]
I’ve noticed recently that people seem to be divided between considering cooking, and baking in particular, an art or a science. “Baking is an art” people seem to use recipes as inspiration rather than the letter of the law – ingredients are adjusted depending on personal tastes. Measurements & timings are vague and rely on [...]
I meant to write up this recipe a few weeks ago but in all the end of year/new 2011 goals excitement, I forgot. The rich dark treacle flavour and cinnamon make them a great winter biscuit – almost warming! They’re also a perfect fill-the-oven companion to my quick-and-easy soda bread recipe – I get my [...]
Continue reading about Buttery treacle spice biscuits recipe
I mentioned earlier that I had a bit of a wacky idea a few days ago – “Desert Island Dinners”. Basically Desert Island Discs but with a frugal/simple living theme instead of music. I picked Kate from Living the Frugal Life to be one of the first castaways – since she’s got such a great, [...]
Continue reading about Kate from Living the Frugal Life’s Desert Island Dinners
Wacky idea time. I thought it might be fun to play a variety of “Desert Island Discs” – but about frugal/simple living instead. I’ve jokingly called it “Desert Island Dinners” ;) For those who don’t know, Desert Island Discs is a BBC radio show that has been going since 1942. Each week, a celebrity is [...]
I'm Louisa and I live a Really Good Life. I grow, I craft, I cook and I make the most of what I've got instead of forever craving more.
Read more the site on 
