Category Archives: Misc

Strawberry And White Chocolate Mousse Tarts

Posted on June 13, 2015 by leamgourmet

It is getting to that time of year when strawberries are in abundance and are also extremely affordable. Got to love seasonality! Whereas in midwinter it can be £3 for 200g, I managed to get 1kg for the same price. … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Pastry, Recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged #PerfectingPatisserie, baking, Chocolate, Food Porn, GBBO, Ginger, Glaze, Hairy Bikers, Mousse, Patissiere, simplyeggcellent, Strawberry, Summer, Sweet Pastry, Tart, White Chocolate | 10 Comments

Bacon and Butternut Risotto

Posted on February 22, 2015 by leamgourmet

This week has been a week of culinary experimentation as I have started my own sourdough (post to follow) and for Shrove Tuesday the Gorgeous One and I had beef, pepper and onions rolled in pancakes using my pancake recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc, Recipes | Tagged bacon, Butternut, Butternut Risotto, butternut squash, colour, colourful, CookBlogShare, leftovers, peas, rice, risotto, Risotto Rice, vegetable stock, wine | 5 Comments

Great bakes, great prize!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by leamgourmet

Just a quick post to say WAHOO really, my autographed copy of John Waite Bakes at Home has arrived! The delectable John Waite (winner of season 3 of GBBO) picked my Nutella Star Bread as one of the best bakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc | Tagged bread, GBBO, John Waite, Nutella, prize | 1 Comment

Practically Perfect Pancakes

Posted on October 26, 2014 by leamgourmet

Who doesn’t love a good pancake? Whether served with fruit and cream, chocolate, maple syrup or even the classic lemon and sugar, there are as many combinations as you can come up with. I must admit I prefer the British … Continue reading →