One problem though, cooking chocolate desserts at half-term with kids around. This did not seem a good idea especially when they had already enjoyed the chocolate shortbread earlier in the week. I knew I wasn't going to get away with it. So, I have ring-fenced the bars of chocolate and decided that I will do this next week when the children are at a safe distance back at school. Then I can concentrate on doing this properly, without little fingers diving in every second, and the chorus of "can I lick the bowl" echoing around the kitchen.  They can enjoy the fruits of my labour when they return and all will be calm.......

About three years ago when my first recipe book came into being, my co-author and I had to test over 100 recipes to make sure that they worked, tasted good and met our criteria on some key nutrients.  It was a step learning curve; taking no-short cuts, writing everything down and getting people to taste it and be honest with feedback (more difficult than you think).  But it was worth it, because hand on heart, we can say that we had tested and tasted every one of our recipes and we had confidence in them. 

That is why when Vanessa Kimbell asked for assistance in this area, I was a willing and able volunteer.  Having spoken with Vanessa, it was clear that the passion for her recipes and how useful they could be for every time-poor foodie out there would go a long way in the success of her new book due out in May 2011.  

So, bring on the recipes and be I'll testing them and blogging on how its all going over the next few months.

for more info about Vanessa and her book project visit  www.prepped.co.uk

 

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