Crisps, chips, crostini, crackers, toasted bread... whatever you want to call these, I'm here for it. I made these out of a olive sourdough loaf that unfortunately didn't turn out so attractive. It was too wet and slack for me to shape - overly-ambitious me went for 85% hydration - so I took a shortcut … Continue reading Olive Sourdough Crackers
Month: January 2021
Pear, Ginger and Rum Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
This spicy and boozy cake was inspired by my recent trip to London. I love exploring culture through cuisine, and foreign grocery stores are always a pit-stop for me. I came across this pear, ginger, and white chocolate cake in Waitrose, and was intrigued by the flavor combination. The cake is described as a "dark … Continue reading Pear, Ginger and Rum Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting
Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Rum Butter Glaze from Ottolenghi
I saw these gingerbread cookies when I was at Ottolenghi’s in London. What struck me about the cookies was how soft they felt beneath the packaging, but alas, I never ended up purchasing them in favor of other treats. Luckily for me, the recipe was easy enough to find online and therefore recreate at home. … Continue reading Soft Gingerbread Cookies with Rum Butter Glaze from Ottolenghi