Cardamom Buns and the WI Walks

As some of you may know, I joined the Islington chapter of the Women’s Institute back in the Fall. The WI is a women’s charitable organisation that is now celebrating its 100th year. Originally founded during the First World War to support rural women and assist the war effort, the WI has evolved over the years into a well-known cultural institution. In particular, in recent years it has become more popular in urban areas and with younger women who have the same desire to form communities, learn new skills, contribute to charity, and advocate for positive change that the original founding members had.

Rhubarb Crumble

Oh, how I love rhubarb! It might just be the happiest fruit (if it can be called a fruit…) of all. There is something invigorating in its sharp tartness and its joyful ruby red and lime green colors. I love rhubarb. It gives me hope that spring is just around the corner.

Butterscotch Birthday Cake

One of my kitchen idols (please tell me I’m not alone in having ‘kitchen idols’) is Nigella Lawson. Or perhaps I should say that her television and cookbook persona is my idol, as tabloid stories and a prominent court case last year suggest that her real life, like so many other celebrities, is vastly different from the one we see onscreen. But that doesn’t make me like her any less as a cook.

The Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie

I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions (which is probably for the best as I am both indecisive and writing a baking blog!). So, no need to fear: Expatisserie is not going detox for the first part of 2015. As evidenced by the title of this post.

Thanksgiving Abroad

As it turns out, both Shannon and I had family visiting us in London for Thanksgiving, which, while fun, was not conducive to writing. I’ll let Shannon do her own recap of what she made on Thanksgiving, and the fun things she did with her family during their visit, but in the meantime I thought I’d share some thoughts about Thanksgiving abroad and my favorite pie dough recipe. Because ’tis the season (for pie!).

Deliciously Soft Pretzels

One of the best things about living abroad is finding out all the things you thought were normal that are actually totally bizarre everywhere else. In this instance: pretzels.

Welcome!

Hi there! Welcome to EXPATisserie, a London-based cooking and baking blog written by two expat friends. Please bear with us as we get it up and going. We plan to include step-by-step recipes, tips on London eats and travel, and lots of photos and stories as we go. Watch this space!