Storm Ciara hit Devon hard on Sunday which meant that getting out and about was less than appealing. The winds were gusting and the rain was pouring which meant that an afternoon was freed up for fun indoor activities. I had been wanting to have a go at making my own chocolates for a whileRead more
I have always loved pink and green as a colour combination when it comes to food. Matcha cake with raspberry pink icing, beetroot pasta with a sprinkling of fresh parsley, the pink pickled turnip you get at Lebanese restaurants served alongside herby tabbouleh and now I can add beetroot cream cheese and wilted leafy greensRead more
As a child, I really don’t remember having peanut butter. Maybe my mum wasn’t a fan so didn’t buy it? Our house was all about Marmite for that savoury hit and to be honest, my love of Marmite hasn’t wained. I’m still slathering it on my toast good and thick. I’m not a tiny scrapingRead more
This cake has been adapted from a recipe I stumbled across by Skye McAlpin. A beautifully easy recipe that feels incredibly festive for this time of year but would work perfectly at any time. I made it for my Christmas Eve celebrations with the leftovers nibbled alongside coffee on Christmas morning. Then gain on NewRead more
Happy midwinter everyone! I always seem to be a bit delayed with posts of late. Life seems to get in the way of writing but I thought I would share a few photographs from my Christmas build-up and of course the big day itself. With Steve being away on tour around USA, Canada and MexicoRead more
It’s that time of the year when mince pies and Christmas cake become the daily snack of choice. I don’t know about you but I love Christmas treats so much. The fruity, slightly boozy indulgence of the mincemeat in mince pies and the buttery pastry gets me feeling festive every time I take a bite.Read more
Something happened at the beginning of this week that reminded me how quickly things can change. A photograph of my Nan popped up on my Instagram stories from this time last year. Instantly my heart filled with love looking at her face and then the tears started to swell. This time last year my NannyRead more
It would seem that every recipe coming out of Tara’s Busy Kitchen has had an orange hue of late. Whether it’s been pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pasta or pumpkin mousse. Now it’s the turn of the humble butternut squash. A delightful winter warmer that will take the chill off the freezing winds away and thaw theRead more
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
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