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The kindness of strangers: while we waited outside in the rain, a young boy brought us hot tea and cake | Tasmania holidays

The kindness of strangers: while we waited outside in the rain, a young boy brought us hot tea and cake | Tasmania holidays

Published by Sam Flores

It was 1974 and my school friends and I decided to backpack around Tasmania in the middle of winter – go figure. We were three mates in our late teens, without a clear plan. After arriving on the ferry, we hopped on a train owned by a mining company and travelled through the wild and unpopulated Tasmanian west coast to Queenstown. It was all forest and mountains, and so utterly freezing we sat in our sleeping bags on the train to try to warm up. The economy in Queenstown at the time revolved around the copper mine. I remember the shock of travelling through hours of forest to then arrive at a place where the hills had been denuded of vegetation from the pollution generated by the mine. The gloomy mood wasn’t helped by the bone-chilling cold and constant drizzle. Our idea was to hitchhike from Queenstown to our next destination, so we walked to a stretch of road on the outskirts of town and took up our position in front of the neatly kept …

Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for citrus and almond cake | Cake

Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for citrus and almond cake | Cake

Published by Sam Flores

Anything bright and zingy is particularly welcome in January, even more so when it’s in the form of cake. I always have an odd end of marzipan after the festive season, and this is a great way to use it up and bring that cosy almond flavour. The marzipan gets blitzed into the butter for a plush-textured loaf cake, and comes together in minutes thanks to simply putting everything in a food processor. Citrus and almond cake Prep 10 minCook 1 hr 10 min, plus coolingServes 8-10 200g unsalted butter, softened125g marzipan150g caster sugarFinely grated zest and juice of 1 orange, plus 2 tbsp extra juice for the icingFinely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon3 large eggs220g plain flour50g ground almonds¼ tsp fine sea salt2 tsp baking powder50g plain yoghurt To finish100g icing sugar40g toasted flaked almonds Heat the oven to 180C (160C fan)/350F/gas 4, and grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking paper. Put the butter and marzipan in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Add the sugar and orange …

Pineapple upside-down cake

Pineapple upside-down cake

Published by Sam Flores

My introduction to proper cooking came when I opted for domestic science in the fifth year at school instead of technology. I loved woodwork, but found metalwork painfully dull. Filing away at a piece of metal for four weeks seemed a dreary way to get a key ring. That was when, for the first time in history, boys could do domestic science instead of another subject. Only four of us joined Miss Bell, a young Delia lookalike, for cookery lessons, but we had a bit of a laugh. Our first achievement was pineapple upside-down cake. Source link

Helen Goh’s recipe for Breton butter cake with marmalade | Cake

Helen Goh’s recipe for Breton butter cake with marmalade | Cake

Published by Sam Flores

A Breton butter cake is a proud product of Brittany’s butter-rich baking tradition: dense, golden and unapologetically indulgent. True to its origins, my version uses salted butter, with an added pinch of flaky salt to sharpen the flavour. It also takes a small detour from tradition: a slick of marmalade brings a fragrant bitterness, while a handful of ground almonds softens the overall richness and lends a tender crumb. The result is still buttery and luxurious, but with a brighter, more aromatic edge. Breton butter cake with marmalade Brief stints in the freezer help firm up the dough between layers, making it easier to spread the marmalade without disturbing the base. Prep 5 minCook 1 hr 15 minFreeze 30 minServes 10-12 For the butter cake180g room-temperature salted butter, plus extra for greasing150g caster sugarFinely grated zest of 1 orangeSeeds from ½ vanilla bean pod4 large egg yolks200g plain flour60g ground almonds½ tsp flaky sea salt160g marmalade For the glaze1 egg yolk1 tsp milk or creamA pinch of salt Grease the base and sides of a …

Traditional seed cake recipe

Traditional seed cake recipe

Published by Sam Flores

I didn’t grow up with seed cake but love the lemony aniseed notes of caraway. If you’re keen on dark rye breads – often flavoured with caraway – you’ll like this too. I first had seed cake at St. John in London, served with a glass of Madeira (a fine pairing). Recipes for it appeared from the late 1500s but it really became popular in the Victorian age.   Source link

Orange and pomegranate cake

Orange and pomegranate cake

Published by Sam Flores

Meanwhile, gently heat the juice of 1 orange, 100ml pomegranate juice, 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses and 2 tbsp runny honey together in a small pan. Stir a little until the honey has melted, then increase the heat and simmer for five minutes. You should end up with about 100ml of syrup. Source link

All the L.A. bars from ‘Sitting in Bars With Cake’

All the L.A. bars from ‘Sitting in Bars With Cake’

Published by Sam Flores

If you’ve ever gone bar-hopping in Echo Park, then you know it makes sense to go to Bar Flores after hitting up Lowboy (or vice versa) because they are literally neighbors. Bar Flores sits on top of Lowboy, but to get there, you have to walk outside of Lowboy, turn to your left, then walk up a flight of tiled stairs. In the film, we’re given only a quick montage of a man devouring slices of Jane’s cake while sitting in front of Bar Flores’ picturesque bar area, which is adorned with palm plants and vibrant flowers, ceramic bowls filled with citrus fruits and fragrant burning candles — all of which could easily trick you into thinking that you’re in Mexico City rather than L.A. Also, in the film, there’s also a shot of another man eating the dessert on Bar Flores’ stunning patio, which is covered by umbrellas and draped bright-colored papel picado (a traditional Mexican craft). Whether it’s an early Monday evening or a buzzy Saturday night, the lively cocktail bar is one …