Tag: autumn

159 Walnut and Cardamom Kleicha

My kitchen smelled divine when I baked kleicha: the irresistible, faint scent of the proofing pastry exploded in the oven and filled the house with the velvety, comforting smell of spices. I thought cinnamon was the ultimate comfort spice, but now, I think, I have to adjust my opinion. Cardamom is beautiful!

158 Roast Pumpkin with Nigella Seeds and Wild Thyme

Take advantage of the pumpkin season and treat yourself with colours for lunch. Pumpkin is here to lighten up the November gloom. And don't forget the seeds!

157 Apple and Peach Cake with a touch of Woodruff

Soft pastry on the bottom, woodruff-infused apples and peaches and a light buttery crumble. I had it for breakfast, lunch and dinner on the day it was baked. No regrets.

On olives and Istria.

I like to think of Istria as an olive country: from whatever point you choose to look, you will probably see an olive grove, or an olive tree at least. And the olive oil there is, well, awesome.

113 Super-warming Pumpkin, Courgette and Lentil Curry

Survive the chilly November evenings with this super-warming pumpkin, courgette and red lentil curry.

The seagulls of Brighton.

Following the seagulls of Brighton. Can seagulls and people share the cityscape?

112 Zuza’s favourite sweet cottage cheese and candied citrus peel cake

Ready for a fresh yeast adventure? Get started with this delicious sweet cottage cheese and candied citrus peel cake.

111 Broccoli and green pea soup with choux pastry croutons and a few words about nutrition.

Don't forget to eat your veg when the summer is long over. Super healthy broccoli and green pea soup is your answer for a chilly autumn day.

110 Krupnik, autumn vegetable and barley soup

Not a big fan of groats? This beautiful Polish soup will change it! Krupnik is your answer for autumn lunch.