palmiers

Had bookclub last week Thursday and wanted to make something savoury. I opted for the palmiers because they didn't look like too much work. In hindsight they weren't hugely successful. I used the recipe from the Canape's book by Eric Treuille (DK) - sundried tomato pesto. And although you make the pesto yourself, I felt it was too chunky (it is difficult to finely chop sundried tomatoes) and the garlic was overwhelming (my fault, I was heavy handed). They were demolished - not one left - but felt that they lacked a refinedness. Will try again sometime.

Hummingbird Banana loaf

Christa made banana loaf yesterday which was just scrummy - light and smooth with a good crumb. Not too stodgy. Really delish!

Nigella - chocolate guiness cake

Jackie's 40th called for Nigella's Chocolate Guiness Cake. The frosting is cream cheese, icing sugar and whipping cream - light and sweet and a perfect topping to this dense, moist chocolatey extravaganza.