Rosario

We continued our Argentinian journey and caught a bus from Buenos Aires four hours north-west to Rosario. Most famous (as far as I can tell) for being the birthplace of Che Guevara, Rosario isn’t a common recommendation for top places to stay in Argentina, and many choose to visit simply as a way to break … Continue reading →

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Tarts

I can’t think of anything that’s easier to cook than these tarts (possibly beans on toast, but that doesn’t look as fancy). They’re something nice to cook if friends are coming over for dinner, but are so quick and easy (and cheap!) that you won’t be left slaving away in the kitchen. Ingredients: Puff pastry … Continue reading →

Chocolate Cola Cake

Chocolate cola cake – sounds a little strange doesn’t it? But I’ve used this recipe a few times now and it works a treat (originally from James Martin – Desserts, which I actually strangely found discarded on a pavement years ago). The cake doesn’t actually taste like cola, but the addition of the cola makes … Continue reading →

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

A day off from work means a day of baking and eating. Today I visited my lovely Jasmin and we made delicious mint chocolate cupcakes and banoffee pie. I’ll begin with the cupcakes. It uses basic sponge quantities – however many eggs you use, you use double the amount of flour, sugar and butter in … Continue reading →