HONG KONG: Tau Foo Fah Tau Foo Fah A huge thank-you to Winifred McDoodle and Kwan Yee Ng for suggesting this recipe. Was going to make a “soup” with mango, pomelo and sago, but found pomelos are out of season. I’m sure this will be lovely. If I can get Kira to send a recipe,... Continue Reading →

HONDURAS: Yucca Cake with Sweet Milk Sauce Yucca Cake This reminds me of the divine Heavy Cake from The Cayman Islands. It seems that starchy ingredients — cassava, sweet potato, potato — are often a focus in Caribbean and Central American desserts. Found out today that yucca is a synonym for cassava...the things I’m learning.... Continue Reading →

HAITI: Banana Beignets Banana Beignets Video at the bottom! INGREDIENTS:  5 ripe medium bananas, mashed2 cups all purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder2 large eggs, beaten1/2 cup water (my mom's preference) or milk (my preference)1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more to sprinkle on beignets before serving2 teaspoons vanilla extractpinch of saltoptional - pinch of cinnamon and/or... Continue Reading →

GUYANA: Vanilla Fudge Vanilla Fudge Drifted a tiny bit from the recipe as a pal from the theatre said they were keen to have nuts in the fudge. I added a handful of chopped pecans. I’m sure a lot of the countries of the globe have a fudge recipe and I’m not sure this recipe... Continue Reading →

GUINEA-BISSAU: Raivas  Raivas Portuguese in origin, this screams of a dessert to make with children. I didn’t get very creative, but the idea is to make wild squiggly shapes. Guyana is next and brings an end to the “gs”. Next up: Haiti, Honduras and Hungary...would love to get your suggestions ❤️ INGREDIENTS: 8 Tbsp Butter1/2 cup... Continue Reading →

GUINEA: tarte caramélisée aux mangues et bananes tarte caramélisée aux mangues et bananes The tart is in the oven and I’ll send a picture, once it’s out. Please send your thoughts and criticisms of the video...I’m trying to make a go of YouTube and your comments will be invaluable (video below!). Hope you’re well and... Continue Reading →

GUATEMALA: Coconut Milk Cupcakes Coconut Milk Cupcakes Our pal Elizabeth Withnall and her family lived in the Guatemalan jungle for a couple of years when they were all younger. This recipe came from one of her Guatemalan cookbooks. Couldn’t be easier! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butterI cup sugar2 eggs3 cups coconut milk1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla 1/8... Continue Reading →

GRENADA: Sweet Potato Pone Sweet Potato Pone with Nutmeg Ice Cream I added some ginger too... (video at the bottom of this post!) INGREDIENTS: 1 large sweet potato, cut into chunks1 cup brown sugar1 cup butter⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch salt2 eggs DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees... Continue Reading →

GRENADA: Nutmeg Ice Cream (Sweet Potato Pone to follow) Sweet Potato Pone with Nutmeg Ice Cream Trying something different (a video! see bottom of this post!) would love to hear your thoughts. Have been told on many occasions that I have a good face for radio ❤️ INGREDIENTS: 1 1⁄2 cups milk1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream3... Continue Reading →

GREENLAND: Kalaalit Kaagiat Kalaalit Kaagiat Like a nit, I forgot Greenland. This recipe I dedicate to my arctic-mad pal Elizabeth Withnall. This is described as a “Greenlandic Coffee Cake” so, whilst I didn’t make the boozy coffee part, I have included it in the recipe.  INGREDIENTS: 3 cups pastry flour1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup butter1/2 cup... Continue Reading →