Poor Fidget was so disappointed when he realised he couldn’t work the old magic… But disappointment turned to delight when he managed to transform the humble pumpkin into a delicious cake. Would you like to find out how? … Continue reading
Category Archives: recipes – sweet
Fidget Approved
Fidget certainly gets around in the kitchen and he loves playing with Trota’s latest toys: the state-of-the-art savarin tin, the whisk that incorporates the most air, the piping bag that gives perfect icing results… not to mention his latest finds in tasty products and gourmet ingredients. So, if something gets his pawprint of approval, we’ll let you know: Fidget Approved. Continue reading
The BBC Good Food Show
Fidget’s representatives visited the BBC Good Food Show at Olympia this weekend. They met three gods from Fidget’s culinary pantheon and even brought back signed copies of Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry’s The Great British Bake Off Everyday and The French Kitchen by Michel Roux Jr. Fidget is beside himself with excitement – he hardly slept all night!
Chocolate and hazelnut marble loaf
The easiest marble loaf ever, Fidget can make it with his eyes closed! Not that he can as easily escape Trota’s inquisitive gaze when he is baking, though… Continue reading
French-style fruit tart
French patisserie goes down a treat in the Rowe household; if Salmon is out fishing (he says) for the day, that is… Not always easy to get a good result, but Trota is very determined… Continue reading
Cranberry and apricot scones
An invitation from Fifi doesn’t come around very often. That’s why Fidget has been pretty excited all week. And what better to take to her next vintage tea party than traditional scones… Continue reading
Hazelnut chocolate mini-cakes
Inspired by Nigella’s Nutella cheesecake, today the Rowe household has been delighted by this marvellously indulgent pudding. Easy to make, good to eat − if you want to have a go… Continue reading
Apple and blackberry crumble
What is better than a heart warming crumble on a rainy day…?
If you want to try Fidget’s recipe… Continue reading
Biscuits
Using a paw as a cookie stamp…? Not a good idea, Fidget…
Despite the shaky start, Fidget has a good recipe for butter biscuits. It was cut out of an Italian cooking magazine called Sale & Pepe – an old issue (date/issue not recalled) – but it has stood the test of time: tried and tested, always successful. If you would like to try it… Continue reading
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