by MJF | Apr 16, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Bread, Easter, English, Good Friday, Mixed Spice (Baking)
Hot Cross Buns There’s nothing quite like baking fresh hot cross buns at home. Here’s a traditional recipe to bring the magic of these spiced, fruit-filled delights into your kitchen. Kitchen MixerMixing BowlsSet Scales & Measuring CupsPastry BrushMixing...
by MJF | Apr 16, 2025 | Good Friday, Holidays
Hot Cross Buns Day is a delightful occasion to indulge in one of the world’s most beloved spiced and sweetened bread rolls. These buns, traditionally marked with a cross, have a long and fascinating history that ties together ancient traditions, religious...
by MJF | Apr 11, 2025 | Easter, English, Holidays, Lamb Main Courses, Main Courses, Mint, Rosemary, World Cuisines
Roast Leg of Lamb with a Minted Lamb Jus A refined take on a classic roast, featuring garlic,rosemary, and thyme-marinated lamb, served with a deep, minted red wine jus. Mixing BowlCutting BoardCooks KnifeRoasting Tray For the Lamb:2 kg 4.4 Lbs. Leg of Lamb, Bone-In3...
by MJF | Mar 31, 2025 | April Fool's Day, Holidays
April Fool’s Day in the Kitchen: A Chef’s Guide to Playful Culinary Trickery April Fool’s Day isn’t just for mischievous office pranks or swapping salt for sugar—it’s a prime opportunity for chefs to have a bit of fun with their craft. Over the centuries, food...
by MJF | Mar 28, 2025 | American, Bay Leaf, Beef Main Courses, Caraway Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Irish, Main Courses, Mustard Seeds, Parsley, Spices & Herbs, St Patricks Day, Thyme, World Cuisines
Corned Beef and Cabbage with Root Vegetables A classic dish deeply rooted in Irish-American culinary tradition. The beef is slowly poached with aromatic spices and vegetables resulting in a very flavourful dish. Cutting BoardCooks KnifeLarge Pot with a Lid 1.5–2 Kg...
by MJF | Mar 11, 2025 | Holidays, St Patricks Day
The History of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, honours the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. Born in Roman Britain in the 5th century, he was kidnapped as a teenager and brought to Ireland as a slave. He later escaped but...
