Pumpkin season is well in effect at Tara’s Busy Kitchen right now. Last week I presented my recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese Frosting and this week it’s this delicious Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Rosemary and Walnuts. Most of my readers will know that I love cooking with seasonal and where possible, localRead more
There is something so special about going out for lunch on a Sunday. Yes, it’s great not having to cook and wash up obviously but it’s more than that. Being with your friends and family, catching up on the previous week’s news, sharing laughter and of course eating delicious food does us all the worldRead more
Hello October! One of my favourite months where the seasons begin to change, leaves start falling from the trees but there is still a bit of warmth in the sun during daylight hours. It’s a month of change alright. Light desserts made with fragrant berries make way for comforting crumbles, pies and warming spices. ThisRead more
Firstly I need to send out a massive apology for going AWOL. August was a blur of daily hospital visits to my beloved Nanny’s bedside which resulted in me never finishing my August round-up. I lost my mojo as I saw her fading in front of my eyes and in all honesty, I am unsureRead more
I love this time of the year when the summer gives way a little to autumn. There is something about the golden light and the warm hazy afternoons that I adore. This cake celebrates this time of the year perfectly. A light, buttery sponge base reminiscent of summer topped with lashings of tart and coolRead more
In case you hadn’t noticed, courgettes are literally everywhere at the moment. The farmers market stalls are bountiful and I am taking advantage of utilising what the season has to offer. I have roasted, sautéed, and spiralized my way through numerous kilos but one recipe keeps on cropping up time after time, my courgette andRead more
Bill’s on Gandy Street, Exeter has recently undergone a bit of a refurbishment. Goodbye partition walls piled high with jams and chutneys and hello colonial Caribbean/1930’s speakeasy. Plush velvet banquette seating, lush green palms and sparkling chandeliers create the most wonderful setting that is so “on point” at the moment. I have to admit, theRead more
It’s that time of year when all of our minds turn to ice cream. The sun’s out, the temperatures are high and the taste of something cool and sweet is the only answer. I have recently sampled some of the best gelato and sorbet this side of Italy. What’s more, it’s made a hop, skipRead more
Coming from the west country I have tried more than my fair share of ciders I can tell you but never have I tried a South African cider. SXOLLIE (pronounced Skolly) walked away from the International Cider Challenge recently with the title “Supreme Champion.” The Cider that won this prestigious award was SXOLLIE Cripps PinkRead more
