I’m really fond of this pud.  The top part of the pudding - the banana, coconut and carob layers – was an invention of good friend of mine a long time ago, back in the last century. I came along and added an oaty base, topped with a caramelly date jam layer to give his demure little dessert some wallop.  And verily, on an auspicious day many years ago, Wallop Pudding was born! Read more

I was fortunate enough to be on retreat recently, where my friend, the lovely Doreen Palmer was doing the cooking. Read more

Like most people, I have very little free time for baking.  I also have a very little (but cute) kitchen to do it in, so recipes involving lots of prep and pans don’t appeal. Read more

This little minx of a pie is light, minty, chewy and chocolatey.  What’s more it’s choca block (forgive the pun) with nutritious wholesome ingredients – avocado, spinach and walnuts. Read more

Oh sweet Jesus...... I've just made these GORGEOUS chocs. Read more