Neurogastronomy

12 March

There's nothing like walking into a house when there's a delicious cake in the oven. Olivia Atkinson looks into the science of why in her story on neurogastronomy this week, whilst David Parker sets his sights on a gastronomic challenge in the name of reviewing Dominique Ansel's new cookbook. Scent your house with his Apple Tarte Tatin this weekend (also linked in David's story) or with these two delicious cake recipes! Online Editor,

RECIPE

Nectarine and Coconut Cake This is a gorgeous, generously sized coconut cake filled with juicy pieces of nectarine and topped with a tart lemon icing. View Recipe Thai Salmon Cakes with Spicy Capsicum and Cracked Wheat Salad Couscous, quinoa and pearl barley can all be substituted for the cracked wheat. View Recipe Sarah Tuck's Hummingbird-ish Cake Sarah Tuck's take on a Hummingbird cake is moist and a little less spongey than they usually are. Deliciously sandwiched with passion fruit curd and slathered in cream cheese ice cream, it's the ultimate 'mid-afternoon with a big cup of tea' cake. View Recipe