News - The Limpsfield Cookery School

Our new normal and plans for the summer

Posted on 22nd June 202022nd June 2020 by Sophie Martin

I just wanted to say a huge “Thank You” to everyone who has been so supportive in the last few weeks and to let you know our plans…

From Our Kitchen to Yours – New Menu

Posted on 25th May 202025th May 2020 by admin

Come and see what’s in our freezer! We have a new menu for our ready meals and desserts. Hop on to our website to download a copy….

From Our Kitchen to Yours is back!

Posted on 16th May 202025th May 2020 by admin

We’re really excited to announce that we’ll be back with our homemade meals for delivery and takeaway from Monday 18 May.

Give it a whirl! My Viennese Whirls Recipe

Posted on 4th May 202018th May 2020 by admin

I’ve been perfecting my Viennese Whirls over lockdown and very happy with the results… as are my family! Here’s my recipe and instructions for you to give them a whirl…

Sourdough Bread recipe

Posted on 24th April 202025th April 2020 by admin

So… hoping you’ve all made a successful sourdough starter following the previous recipe… Now for the bread! For the Levain – the base of the bread 1 tbsp sourdough starter (see previous recipe) 100g strong white bread flour, preferably organic or stoneground 100ml water For the Bread 1kg strong white bread flour, preferably organic or […]

Jamaican Ginger (Lockdown) Loaf Cake!

Posted on 24th April 202024th April 2020 by admin

Jacqueline’s recipe for her Jamaican Ginger (Lockdown) Loaf cake…

Sourdough Starter Recipe

Posted on 16th April 202024th April 2020 by admin

I’m a complete novice at making sourdough but this latest attempt was a great success so here’s my recipe for making a sourdough starter, the pre-ferment base of your sourdough loaf.

Quiche Lorraine – the queen of the quiches!

Posted on 16th April 202016th April 2020 by admin

Here’s my recipe for Quiche Lorraine, the queen of the quiches and perfect for winter or summer lunches – served hot or cold.

Shortcrust Pastry – the most useful and versatile pastry to know

Posted on 9th April 20209th April 2020 by admin

Shortcrust pastry is probably the most useful and versatile pastry. If you get it right, it’s a deliciously light and crumbly pastry ideal for both sweet and savoury pies and tarts, from jam tarts to quiches.

Teatime treat: Auntie Ada’s Florida Sponge

Posted on 5th April 20205th April 2020 by Sophie Martin

Today’s tea time treat: Auntie Ada’s Florida Sponge. A beautifully fluffy lemon sponge , decorated with a lemon glacé icing and toasted flaked almonds. The lemons and almonds were originally always from Florida, hence the name. A firm family favourite when I was growing up. Recipe below…shhhh it’s top secret 😉