Shortbread with Syllabub

Easter is almost upon us and this time of indulgence can be very hard on the waistline.

Shortbread is extremely easy to make and can be accompanied by a tangy syllabub for a stunning dessert.

Usually the epitome of luxury and decadence, syllabub is a creamy dessert that can really add on the pounds. However, this recipe cuts out the sugar and alcohol for a child friendly, more waist-friendly dish (sadly, still contains full amount of cream but a little now and then can be beneficial):
http://www.bukisa.com/how-to/make-shortbread-and-syllabub

So why not try this as an alternative to Easter eggs, which are almost pure fat and sugar. Just making the dish will work off many of the calories you ingest :D

Have a wonderful Easter and good baking!

Seasonal accompaniments

April is in bloom in the highlands and there are many flavours coming into season.

Lamb is now on the menu, as are sardines, oysters, rocket, venison is still in season, cockles, morel mushrooms, watercress and spring onions. Another flavoursome ingredient coming into season is wild garlic. This lovely herb can be used raw or cooked, as a garnish or part of a cooked/uncooked meal. have a look at this article for more on this useful and versatile ingredient: http://guides.wikinut.com/Wild-Garlic/-bu6j0_7/

The main focus for this blog is a word on what to put with what. Foods that grow/ripen/mature at the same time often go together, and ones that grow together usually do.

So what to have with the wild garlic mayo in the recipe above? What about lamb, or the morel mushrooms for vegetarians. Just as berries are a great accompaniment for duck at the end of August, so too are morels lovely with watercress.

Enjoy :D

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Hot Cross Buns

Its that time of year when we think Eastery thoughts. These tend to involve Easter eggs, real eggs, pancakes, hot cross buns and semnel cakes.

Treat your mum to a batch of hot cross buns this Mothers day (or any day thereafter)!
Follow this link to the recipe, a tasty treat for anyone, any time of year:

http://www.bukisa.com/how-to/make-hot-cross-buns

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin