I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
I've been shopping for plants at Farmer Gracy for the great garden redesign of 2025. These arrived today and are now potted up, parked in the greenhouse and doing their thing while I get the borders ready. Photos and descriptions from the Farmer Gracy websiteOne...
My brother’s getting married and as well as the cake, he and his bride have asked me to make some macarons.
Now I’ve made these before and the texture, size, shape flavour all come out fie…but the colour is a real headache….always fades and goes brownish in the oven. I want those pretty pastel shades you see in the patisseries
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| Macaron picture from Wikipedia |
My pink ones look as though they faded in the shop window and the green ones look, well, khaki.
So I had a quick Google and found this fantastic post by Food Nouveau which tells you everything you need to know. The troubleshooting guide suggests doubling the baking sheets, reducing the oven temp by 10 degrees and baking lower in the oven, for longer.
So I’ll try again with the green ones this evening and let you know how I get on!
What’s your top tip for the perfect macaron?
I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
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