Well, didn’t Queen Victoria have good taste. Ol’ Vicky couldn’t resist a bit of sponge with her PG tips (well maybe not PG… Earl Grey’s probably more fitting), firmly ensuring that this English treat be named after her. I’ve always … Continue reading
I used to radiate a smug glow from my temple-like body when I reached my 5 portions of fruit and veg quota every day. This was quickly quashed when I was informed that I’d got it all wrong – apparently … Continue reading
Meek Gone Wild Dictionary: Bisc-offee: A happy marriage of biscuit and coffee. I never used to like coffee, but having spent most of my university days working in a coffee shop where I forced the black liquid down my gullet … Continue reading
I recently celebrated another joyous year of my birth (age= irrelevant, party = all that matters). My parents very kindly bought me a Thai cookery class at L’atelier des Chefs, just off Oxford Street. I managed to stave off my … Continue reading
Hazelnut Brittle: The only complex part of making brittle is trying to refrain from eating it before completely cool. I cleverly removed most of the inside of my mouth due to molten sugar. So, for an injury free experience, all … Continue reading
Senior Meek Gone Wild, Georgie, makes her debut with some homemade Hot Cross Buns. Paul Hollywood would be proud; not a soggy bottom in sight and a perfect ‘crumb.’ Georgie used Pauls recipe, see link for method: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2066661/hot-cross-buns Directions for … Continue reading
Despite making some form of baked good per week, I do actually eat pretty healthily (to stave off obesity I tend to give most of what I make to friends). As we all know breakfast is key to a balanced … Continue reading
Are we Brits too demanding in wanting fresh milk in our tea? I’ve never understood why as soon as you cross the channel UHT is served in abundance. Surely they have cows in Europe who are shaking their heads in … Continue reading
I’m off to Holland with work for a couple of weeks, so it may be a little quiet on Meek Gone Wild for a bit. Never fear, I’ll be sure to bring back some Edam…. Directions on how to cope … Continue reading
I was recently described as a ‘Little Treasure.’ Whilst the ‘little’ part is true (at 5ft 3 and 36 size shoe, I’m verging on hobbit), unfortunately I’m far from being a treasure…. punchy, direct and with a mild form of … Continue reading
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