What could symbolise the end of summer more than these scorched sunflowers? Field upon field of them all the way back to Istanbul. The lovely long hot summer is over. The ...
Cakes and Cookies
Summer Fruit Drizzle Cake
This week has been the traditional holiday that follows the month-long fast of Ramazan called Şeker Bayramı – şeker (pron: sheh- care) literally means sugar or sweet so when local children come ...
50 Women Game-Changers in Food – Martha Stewart – Peanut Butter Cookies
teatime with Martha's peanut butter cookies What an incredible woman! Wow! I have just been reading up about Martha Stewart and I am bowled over. She is this week’s Game-Changer ...
Scones with Strawberry Jam and Cream
A very English custom that surely needs no introduction is 4 o'clock tea. A classic at all times but especially in the summer outside in the garden under a shady tree is freshly-made scones still ...
A Devilishly Good Devil’s Food Cake
There is a definite end-of-term feeling in the air even though today like yesterday is surprisingly grey and overcast with a hint of rain. The seasons in Istanbul are very marked and holidays ...
Strawberry Cream Tart
Last week we had friends round for dinner two nights in a row. To make life easier I decided to make tarts for dessert for both nights: the first one our favourite bakewell and the second a ...
Tea Time Baby Time
What do I know about baby showers? Nothing. Just a vague idea, really. They are not an English thing. But I wanted to celebrate. Daughter No 2 is expecting a baby girl in about 5 weeks and ...
Back in Business with Sticky Citrus Sponge Cake!
served with fresh strawberries and cream Is this too good to be true? Is this post actually going to materialize complete with photos? Here is the recipe that I have been trying to put up all ...