Spring has sprung and I'm all for it. Even though anytime I leave the house I still need my coat and gloves. It's cold in Ireland. It's beautifully bright though, relatively dry and you can feel, and see Spring around. Daffodils are everywhere. They're such a happy flower.
When I think of Spring: fresh berries, lemon, basil, bright evenings, sunglasses and exposed ankles come to mind. The freshest and juiciest of foods, too. I am absolutely OBSESSED with watermelon at the moment. I cannot get enough of the stuff...it's so refreshing.
What are your favourite things about Spring?
This blackberry and almond slice is a take on a Bakewell Tart-it has the backbone of the classic cake but with a personal twist.
I've used fresh blackberries instead jam and shop bought puff pastry instead of homemade shortcrust pastry. It is assembled differently too. Ok maybe it's nothing like it!!
My friend Hilary is a really cool lady. She is the chef at 3FE . Robyn, the pastry chef, has been taking the 'throw back thursday' hashtag (#tbt) to a whole new level. Every week Robyn bakes an old school classic treat and sells them in 3FE on Lower Grand Canal Street. They go on sale and they sell fast.