The thing I love about Swiss supermarkets, is that they’re seasonal. Yes, it can be frustrating if you get a sudden craving in November for grilled asparagus. Frankly, unless you’re willing to scour the city or fork out at Fortnum & Mason’s, then you’re going to be out of luck. But, when the asparagus season…
Piccalilli
Piccalilli. In my book, a British staple. What else would you want on the side of a pork pie, or dolloped next to a hunk of cheddar, a slice of bread and an apple, but delightfully tangy Piccalilli. Impossible to get here in Switzerland and has earned me quite a few raised eyebrows when I…
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Twelfth Night marked the official end of Christmas. The superstition goes, that tree spirits take refuge in our homes over the festive season, living in our Christmas trees and greenery. On Twelfth Night, all Christmas trimmings must be taken down for the spirits to be set free into the wild. It is thought that if…
Fig, Ginger & Chocolate Mincemeat
This Mincemeat recipe is truly luscious, darkly exquisite and maybe a little bit naughty. Sure, you could settle for traditional mincemeat and I agree that Christmas is a time for tradition. But why settle? Because Christmas is also a time for pushing the boat out. And I mean really push the boat out. When you’ve finished with…
Mince Pie Crumbles
For Pyes of Mutton or Beefe… Shred your meat and Suet togither fine, season it with cloves, mace, Pepper, and same Saffron, great Raisins, Corance and prunes, and so put it into your Pyes. : A recipe from ‘A Book of Cookrye, Very Necessary for all such as delights therein’, which is a fabulous little…
Bricktop’s Club
My first novel is available to buy and honestly, I’m over the moon! It is available to on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com. If it looks like something up your street then I would be delighted if you’d purchase a copy, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Bricktop’s Club is…
Gingerbread Wookie Cookies
Traditions are fun aren’t they. Or are they? My darling boyfriend has managed to wheedle one into our annual festivities right under my very nose, and now I fear I’m stuck with it forever. It all began when Disney bought the rights to the Star Wars franchise. That’s right folks, Disney have got a lot…
Salted Caramel Cupcakes
I love cupcakes. They’re easy to make, versatile and come Christmas they’re the perfect thing to take to parties, get-togethers, work, brunch, lunch, anything really. Guaranteed to put a smile on even the Grinchiest face. And did I mention how easy they are? I did? Well, they are. Much easier than cookies in my opinion,…
Gen’s Christmas Cake
Procuring British food in Switzerland can be quite an undertaking. Over time, my brain has learnt to automatically adapt and substitute ingredients in British recipes with a European counterpart. I’ve also realised that with many things it is easier to make it from scratch (I’m looking at you, Piccalilli ) and it tastes better too! There…
Oh, I wish it could be Christmas every day
Everyone catches the Christmas bug when they are a child. I caught it hard. Then I nurtured it, kept it nice and warm and haven’t let go of it since. Oh, I wish it could be Christmas every day. But not Christmas Day every day, because that would be tiring, not to mention the stress!…
Gen's Christmas Kitchen 