An Edible Voyage

April 2020 D'Ambrosi Deli's cake is possibly my favourite cake ever.  Made from ground almonds and cooked clementines, it is so light and refreshing.  The luxurious chocolate glaze is just enough to add decadence without overpowering the fruity, nutty tones, and the smoothness is a great contrast to the course texture of the cake.  Every bite is a bite of heaven.  But beware, once you've had it once, you will want it again and again! Find it at D'Ambrosi Deli, Stow-on-the-Wold

March 2020 Afternoon tea always feels so decadent  but they can be quite samey.  I jazzed mine up with some exotic flavours.   'Sandwiches' of Red Leicester and Lincolnshire Poacher with home pickled rhubarb adding a crunch and cutting through the richness off the cheese, on deliciously chewy Yorkshire Levain bread.  Scones with sweet and spicy pineapple and pink peppercorn jam, kefir lime to freshen it up, and coconut cream for that luxurious creaminess.  Light, zingy and gluten free pistachio, rosemary and almond polenta cake with orange and thyme syrup, offset by malty assam tea.  The sparkle of prosecco bubbles fizzing on the tongue...