Ripe figs may look a little past their best, but they are definitely the best for flavour, so don’t be afraid to choose the ones that look a little less firm than their neighbours. Here is the recipe (I’ve not bothered with the pastry bit). Fresh fig and raspberry frangipane tart 8-10 ripe figs Handful…
Month: September 2017
Great ‘Wandsworth’ Bakeoff
Piece of cake anyone? This is one of my favourites, a cardamom and espresso pecan cake with espresso icing and pecan praline. It won the cake category in the 2015 Wandworth Bakeoff, judged by Dan Lepard (master baker and judge on ‘The Great Australian Bake Off’), Marion Piffaut (Biscuiteers Boutique), and Dee Gill (Baker of the Year…