Happy Diwali, here’s an alternative to traditional sweetmeats and snacks for a sweet year
The weather in London is finally back to typical summer as it has been raining all day & due to continue all night. It is still summer and nothing better than a treat that is easy to make and naughty but nice to eat! I was feeling creative and came up with a modern take on a classic: spelt shortbread with crushed cardamon, lemon & a pinch of sumac. Traditional shortbread either bought or home made work just as well and more classic. I do have my quirky moments -cardamon & sumac in shortbread are you kidding? Trust me it does work, as long as you like cardamon & sumac!
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries sliced
- roasted pistachios crushed
- double (heavy) cream whisked to peaks
- 3 all butter shortbread biscuits (home made or bought)
Preparation:
Start with a shortbread biscuit, spread with whisked cream, add a few crushed nuts and add some…
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