Almond and cherry is a classic combination and whilst I normally make it in a cake form, I thought I would try something different and combine those flavours into my favourite shortbread recipe. I loved seeing the photos of last weeks oat biscuits, thank you for sharing! I have opted for a naturally dark glacé cherries rather than the bright red alternative. There is no difference in the flavour, I just prefer the colour. I love a buttery shortbread, and this one will not d

The flavours of chocolate and cherry are a match made in heaven; they are flavour best friends. I have a lovely recipe for a simple but fancy chocolate and cherry dessert. In the last post I showed you how to make a jar of cherry compote. It is quick and easy so I hope you have already whipped up a jar and it is sitting in the fridge ready to go. If not, then head back to the ‘Seasonal Cherries’ blog post to catch up and join in. British cherries are fully in season and eas

British cherry season is definitely in full swing, there are lots of wonderful big punnets, overflowing with deep ruby cherries in the local greengrocers and supermarkets. I have also noticed on my walks about Brighton, that lots of the restaurants in the City are embracing the season and using cherries in the dishes on their menus. I am not one to miss out on snaffling a seasonal ingredient, especially when I can combine it with silky smooth vanilla panna cotta or slather i