Tag Archives: nutmeg

Spiced rum baked custards

17 May

 

IMG_8991Despite winter being about six weeks away here in Australia it is still warm and sunny every day. And if you’re reading this from a town shivering in the cold due to blizzard/rain/wind/sleet you are probably completely envious. But I am so over the heat! Most days, such as today, are hot and I am still desperately waiting for autumn to make an appearance. Continue reading

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Brown sugar and nutmeg cupcakes

4 Aug

Brown sugar & nutmeg cupcakes

I am 100 per cent team cinnamon and add it freely and generously to many of my baked goods.

Every now and then I feel a pang of guilt at the neglect I show towards nutmeg. In some ways nutmeg is more fun than cinnamon – I adore grating the fresh nutmeg directly into my baked goods, and the smell brings back happy childhood memories of custard tarts dusted with this fragrant seed. Continue reading