My grandmother’s lemon cake, written down at last
The lemon loaf my grandmother made from memory every Sunday in Manchester, finally measured, tested and written down.
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The lemon loaf my grandmother made from memory every Sunday in Manchester, finally measured, tested and written down.
Cupcake Jemma bakes Lisbon’s famous custard tarts at home, scorched tops and flaky spirals included.
Seven days of grey skies, one small kitchen and a diary of every meal that kept me cheerful.
A brisk two-minute film from Serious Eats on Portugal’s potato, kale and chouriço soup.
A monthly supper for eight neighbours, cooked in a kitchen built for exactly one person.