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
With January upon us, it’s time to think forward to fresh starts and this Apple and Blackberry Bircher Muesli is the perfect way to start your day. A hearty yet light breakfast that will fill you up until lunch. If you love oats like me but are fed up with traditional porridge then this couldRead more
At this time of year when the seasons begin to change I look to food with a little more depth. Food that provides comfort when it’s grey and miserable outside. These tarts do just that… As most of my readers know I love using local and organic produce wherever possible and Shillingford Organics always comeRead more
I have made these fritters many times for my friends and family and they are always consistently good and incredibly tasty. They are versatile and I wouldn’t hesitate making them for brunch, lunch or dinner. For brunch you could top with a fried egg and for lunch and dinner serve with a green salad andRead more
The newest independant eatery to open in Exeter is a pizza lovers dream. Situated on Fore Street, it nestles amongst some of the finest stores and cafes in the city. Steve and I ventured out on a steamy Friday evening and took the short walk from our house. We were by Chloe Whipple (the owner)Read more
This simple and delicious dip came about when I was sent some Za’tar from Steenbergs Organics. I had some girlfriends coming for an alfresco supper and I wanted to make some dips to go alongside some crunchy vegetables and pita bread. I had purchased some Wootten White feta style cheese from Frome Independant Market andRead more
I am all for easy recipes, as you will no doubt soon find out! If it takes more than 45 minutes to get on the table I tend to turn my nose up at the recipe. There are a few exceptions obviously like special occasions and dinner parties. This is when you get to reallyRead more
My tea parties just keep getting better and better! I am so proud of my achievements and really enjoy sharing my love of entertaining with my guests. My 6th Tara’s Busy Kitchen Presents Afternoon Tea was held a week or so ago on the most beautifully warm early spring day. I threw open the patio doorsRead more
Now, most of you out there will know my love for tea and cake. I love, love, love afternoon tea especially when I can share the experience with my friends. This cake combines the two. I was recently sent some rose and bergamot tea from Steenbergs that I wanted to use in a different way andRead more
I have done a lot of baking with tea recently. I think my love of a good old cup of char is making me branch out into baking with it. I’m always looking for ways of incorporating the comforting flavour of tea into healthy treats. This recipe fits the criteria with the use of IndigoRead more