Category Archives: English

Roast Chicken With Stuffing As A Treat On Labour Day

Our first ever roasted chicken was cooked in Durham. Back then, the oven was humongous; the need to roast food in it was hence compulsive and irresistible. That was how we celebrated Christmas in a snow-capped land. This has since … Read more

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Rum & Raisin Scone For An English Tea Time Snack

I found this recipe in my big book of recipes – probably the easiest one I could find anywhere. It’s probably the least authentic one too, judging by the unbelievably few steps involved, but an adaptation of it nevertheless turned … Read more

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Mango Butter Cake Baked Differently

Apart from the difference in the choice of fruits as compared to the previous one, this butter cake recipe also had an addition of milk and a sequence of whisking that made the cake a lot lighter and fluffier in … Read more

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Apricot Butter Cake For An Autumn Delight

This was my first time baking a butter cake. The cake turned out looking a little heavier than I’ve wanted it to be, but I was delighted that my friends enjoyed the cake nevertheless. Phew!

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No Fuss, Just Plain English Oven Baked Chips

It’s definitely not as nice as deep fried ones I think. But the baking process actually helps to retain the original flavours of the potato, which makes the fries tastier in another way. And of course, this version is generally … Read more

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