I confess I had no idea what a ganache actually was until Anna Middleton, raw food chef, gave me this vegan version of one.  I’m so happy she enlightened me.Read more

This is one magnificent beastie of a dessert.   What’s more it’s raw, vegan and packed full of goodness.Read more

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