Orange scones with a little chocolate

American-style scones, light, buttery, bright with orange zest. I like them with a big mug of tea, please. This post was inspired by Welcome to Nightvale, my favourite podcast. It’s a cosy yet unsettling podcast about a desert town somewhere in the U.S., where Nightvale’s happening are narrated by the smooth-voiced community radio host Cecil Palmer. In spite … Continue reading →

Homemade chilli oil with cumin, coriander, and sesame

A deep, dark, fragrant chilli oil which goes with everything. Perfect for any weather: easily adds zing to cold food and brings toasty fragrance and welcome heat on days when you want something warm to warm you up. It’s just what I need right now. English autumns in cities are subdued, which is to say everything is grey … Continue reading →