The weather during my first two September trips to Japan was surprisingly hot and the humidity level unusually high, especially for a European. I soon discovered the best…
I am fond of both coconut and strawberries, yet their presence in the same dessert has never crossed my mind. Either I have been inattentive…
The last couple of days have been so warm and sunny, I don’t even care if they announce snow for next week. Spring is in…
A cooling, light coconut dessert and a cup of strong coffee in one. This is probably the best description of the cream I have been…
I am thrilled whenever I discover a simple recipe which is versatile enough to be modified eternally. Savoury recipes are of course much easier to…
If your only idea of a perfect sweet treat is a thick slice of a rich, frosted cake, then you might not appreciate this post. If, however,…
This is one of the most extraordinary things that can be made with rhubarb. The tangy fresh flavours, the pink hue and, most of all,…
This chocolate cream is my second successful experiment with agar. I have followed the Light Coconut Cream with Canned Peaches recipe, simply substituting fruit with…
A couple of weeks ago a Japanese friend invited me for a lunch which ended with a most sensational light dessert. Actually her coconut…