Category Archives: Cooking

What not to do on Valentine’s Day, and Vogue 8921 to the rescue

Posted on February 16, 2020 by

I love Joy the Baker’s blog. She suggested a recipe that couples could cook together on Valentine’s Day. I thought yes, brilliant idea! Who wouldn’t want to prepare shrimp etouffee risotto (spicy Cajun stew with prawns and risotto) together and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Banana bread

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

I know, I know, why the big deal about banana bread? There are thousands of recipes out there. Well, that’s the reason. Thousands of them and I can’t remember which one of them was the one I used last time … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Cooking, Recipes | 7 Comments

What I’ve been cooking this summer

Posted on January 12, 2020 by

This summer I’ve discovered a fabulous new salad, two great cakes and a new gluten free cookie recipe. Carrot and edamame salad with soy ginger dressing Salad: 1  x 450g packet of frozen shelled edamame beans 2 medium carrots, shredded … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits, Cake, Cooking, Mains | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

He Cooks [pork pies]… She Sews [a BurdaStyle shirt 04/2013 #138]

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

For all the cooking He Who Cooks does and She who Sews eats, you’d think she’d return the favour and does some sewing for him, wouldn’t you? The odd pair of boxers and an apron now and then just doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Mains, Recipes, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

Sophie wins: BurdaStyle 03/2018 #117

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

M of Nonsuch and I have just enjoyed a delightful sewing weekend. One of the daughters benefited more than either of us planned. So. How does that work? Something to do with everything looks good on her perhaps? M made … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Cooking, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

Mmmm. Delicious autumn food

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

[is it still autumn??!] Who knew cauliflower could be so delicious? Twice-baked cauliflower souffles Ingredients 200g cauliflower, cut into florets 1/2 onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 fresh thyme sprigs 350ml milk 80g unsalted butter 120g plain flour 4 eggs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Cooking, Dessert, Menus, Starters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Little Christmas cakes in baked bean tins

Posted on January 12, 2017 by

I know. Its halfway through January and no-one. No. One. cares about Christmas cakes. But they were so cute. I just couldn’t not blog about them. This is almost entirely the work of He who Cooks. The sewing related contribution … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Cooking, Recipes | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

Peanut butter, bacon and dark chocolate cookies and chocolate whoopie pies: gluten free goodness

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

Now that’s a blog title I never thought I’d write! The cookies were polarizing. I mean. Come on. Peanut butter, bacon and dark chocolate?? A little bit greasy, but the flavours were fabulous. They were made for craft night a … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits, Cooking | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Dealing with a surfeit of bananas: banana pecan cake with maple syrup glaze

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

Banana purchasing in our house is a fine example of excellent procurement. It’s not very often that supply outstrips demand. But, when just occasionally, He who Shops gets it a little wrong, She who Bakes needs a good banana cake … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Cooking | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Moroccan-style chicken with pomegranate and fennel couscous, plus bonus home decorating. And a tutorial on box corners.

Posted on October 8, 2015 by

Now if that title doesn’t put you off, you’re a star! The weekend before last was a milestone one for me. I cooked Sunday lunch (He who Cooks does all the cooking normally). And I made outdoor cushion covers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Sewing | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Zucchini fritters with salmon, lemon slice and orange muffins. All gluten free

Posted on July 8, 2015 by

Are you lucky enough to have a group of likeminded sewers, creative knitters, crocheting geniuses, embroidery queens and other crafty people to share your obsessions with? I am. And they are fabulous. My group has a very healthy emphasis on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Recipes | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Gluten free lemon friands

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

Thank you for all your lovely comments about Felicity’s Formal Frock made from Funky Fabric with some Flares of Frustration but now Finally Finished. Clearly, I like F-words, and need to keep using them. Words like Friands. These were made … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Dessert, Recipes | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Lime balls

Posted on February 18, 2015 by

Have I told you about my great new cooking book? One of my Christmas presents was the My Petite Kitchen Cookbook. I love Eleanor’s blog and have been very happy with how her gluten free recipes have turned out (here … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Dessert, Sewing, WIP | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Christmas dresses for my nieces

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

When I said the blog would return to garment sewing, I didn’t say that all my Christmas sewing was over! Reindeer Retro Dress Before the final fitting (after which, the hem went up about 10 cm) Pattern: BurdaStyle 02-2011-101 I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits, Cooking, Sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Chai Carrot Cake and Floral Nettie

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

This blog needs to be renamed from He Cooks… She Sews! to He Cooks…. She Shops, She Bakes and (just sometimes) She Sews… The Shopping. See previous post. The Baking. Chai Spiced Carrot Cake: 3 eggs 175g honey 125g gluten … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Cooking, Recipes, Sewing, WIP | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments