Tahini is an ingredient that might sit unloved in your cupboard – here are some ideas for how to use one of my all-time favourite ingredients. Make tahini sauce This might be what you do with your tahini anyway, and it’s certainly a traditional way of using tahini. Give the tahini a... Read More
I have been lucky to work regularly with Sara Danesin Medio for many events. She is a Masterchef finalist and a wonderful Italian cook. We made these biscuits together for one of her (always sold out) Sicilian classes, and I was struck by just how easy these biscuits are,... Read More
How about a delicious festive cake that’s a little different, not too sweet and delicately spiced, topped with mouth-puckering ruby red cranberries? This is my new favourite cake now that it’s cold and dark, and fresh cranberries are in the shops. It’s festive and delicious, and would impress a... Read More
I have been a fan of Bakewell tart for a long time, so it was fun to develop this recipe for an event focussing on traditional English puddings. Bakewell tarts are a classic teatime treat – all you need is buttery pastry, a delicious almond frangipane filling, and either some... Read More
By Rachel Davies Sometimes you can’t beat a homemade biscuit and a cup of tea. I say this as someone whose grandmother sent out homemade biscuits to Zambia when I was living there, and before I could bake myself, I used to beg my sister to make biscuits, as well as... Read More
By Rachel Davies Having moved to East Finchley recently, I thought I’d share the places that make me love the area. Every postcode has its gems, and as the Michelin Guide recognises, some are appreciated by locals, or are good to know about if you’re in the area, and others... Read More
By Rachel Davies You might argue that cupcakes have had their day, and I do agree that recently there has been cupcake overkill. I’ve also had enough of dry cupcakes in shades of pink that leave glitter all over my face. But have a think about all the ways that cupcakes... Read More
By Rachel Davies We’ve all heard of the cronut (although I have yet to taste one), but have you tried a duffin or a townie? I have to admit, I hadn’t heard of either until I had a request to teach a townie for a private class, by a client... Read More
By Rachel Davies Whilst you can’t beat a home cooked meal, there’s a food revolution spreading though the city with plenty of food-based fun to be had outside of the kitchen! Street food is flourishing through London and the UK. With a focus on well-sourced ingredients, hundreds of street food vendors... Read More
By Rachel Davies Brownies are so right. Everything about them, from their chocolatey gooiness to the way that it’s hard to just have one small piece, without going in for seconds. But all brownies are not equal; some are better than others. And this one, I have to say, is pretty... Read More
