From Donuts to Delirium

Heavenly Housewife and the Winter Blues

Getting ready for winter, for me, is like going into battle. Here is my plan of attack.

Baking Frustrations, a Soothing Cup of Tea, and Faries

Aaaaaaah!!! I'm going to pull my beautifully coiffed hair out!!!

The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adria

I've heard a lot of good and bad things about Ferran Adria's, The Family Meal, but I've learned a long time ago that mine is the only opinion that counts ;).

Biryani Challenge: Wedding Lamb Biryani

I told you that Mr P likes dishes that involve me crying tears of frustration, for him it is the ultimate in seasoning. Well, with all the onions in this dish, I can confirm, that I did indeed cry! So was it worth it? Here are the results of my biryani challenge. Let's see how the other challengers did...

A Parkin for Guy Fawkes Night

Learn all about the British holiday of Guy Fawkes Night and enjoy a traditional parkin while you're at it.

An American in Paris: City Bakery’s Pretzel Croissant Copycat

It's never too late to learn something new. The world is your oyster, daaaahling!

Lasan’s Chicken and Peppercorn Curry + New Challenge

It's been ages since I posted anything savoury, so today I give you a delicious and healthy chicken and peppercorn curry. It is also time to announce my newest challenge. Things are going to get a little spicy :).

Pierre Herme Macarons Book Review + Herme for Dummies

The English edition of Pierre Herme's Macarons book is finally out. I'm going to give you the dirt, is it worth all the hype? Also, I am including my own recipe, it's a bit of a Pierre Herme for Dummies treat that I have whipped up. There are no Ispahan croissants to be had outside of Paris, so what about some Ispahan Pop Tarts?

Croissant Challenge: Just dough it!

If you knew how the Pillsbury Dough Boy "pops" out one delicious croissant after another, you too might decide it's time to learn how to make your own. This is my first attempt at croissant making, and I am super pleased. Let's have a little peek a boo at how the other croissant challengers did...

Cake & Culture: Glamour of the Gods

Pop on in for some old Hollywood glamour and a side of cake. This is most definitely the place to be!

Le Dome, Paris

Hey guys, it is my birthday dinner... I hope you brought me a present!

Link Love: My 7 Links

I love blogging. I've learned so much, and had so many awesome experiences. Here are seven of my favourite posts from the last 3 years.

Paris: Le Petit Déjeuner + Croissant Challenge

Could there be anything more wonderful than breakfasting in an iconic Parisian cafe? In a word: Yes! Plus I reveal a new challenge. Have you got les balles?

Hotel des Saints-Peres, Paris

This is the hotel where I spent my week in Paris. It made for the most incredible birthday treat.

Ottolenghi Cheesecake Challenge

Ready to get your cake on? May I present to you Ottolenghi's caramel and macadamia nut cheesecake, with a little help from my friends...

The Life of Bees

Did you know there honey bees thriving at the top of Fortnum & Mason? I paid them a visit and sampled some delicious honeys while I was at it.

The Last of the Summer Strawberries

The countryside, summer strawberries and romance (kind of).

Fish, Something Sweet, and a Cheesecake Challenge

This post is chocked full of goodies: a wickedly delicious halibut in a spicy North African sauce, baked cherries with meringue and yoghurt cream, and a challenge to all my lovely readers... a cheese cake challenge!

More Ottolenghi Salads + A New Toy

There's nothing like a new kitchen toy to make you want to try a new dish. My new cutting board set is the perfect excuse for making two more of the dishes I learned from my Ottolenghi class.

HH Goes to School with Yotam Ottolenghi

I have been wanting to take one of Yotam Ottolenghi's classes for absolutely ever. Finally, I did, and it was freaking awesome. Here is what went down my lovelies...

Snogging at Home

Here's what happened when I tried to recreate my favourite frozen yogurt experience at home. Will I be luxuriating in frozen sweetness, or will frustration necessitate the mother of all tantrums?

Cake(s) & Culture: The Chelsea Flower Show

For almost 150 years, the Chelsea Shower Show has bloomed as one of the biggest gardening events in the world. It is good enough for the Queen, but what about discerning housewives? Blooming marvellous, or bullocks? I'll give you the dirt... and eat cake... two cakes. I'm cool like that.

Trufflemania: Lavender Infused Truffles

Manic for chocolate? Well you've come to the right place daaaaahlings, it is time to join me and some of my blog pals for a little event called Trufflemania.

Herme for Housewives: Viennese Chocolate Sables

If the Rapture really was upon us, I'd have an excuse for not doing the laundry... but alas! Instead, today I provide you with a rapture of a different sort, courtesy of Pierre Herme.

Bon Bons & Beauty: How to Wear Perfume

When it comes to perfume, I have to admit, I can be a bit clueless. I recently visited the V&A and attended a talk given by perfume expert Roja Dove. Here is what I learned... and yeah, I ate stuff too.