mcflurry or mcfancy?

photography from the cool hunter

Fancy or what? If you can find a better way to eat McDonalds, then please share it with the rest of us because I don't know about you, but i'd rather a Burberry burger than a McChicken burger, any day. This is the definition of upper class fast-food.

Created strictly for high-end events around the world - such as Fashion Week -  this sophisticated store offers first class service, for second class food, the highly desirable packaging brings an elegance to McDonalds to which I never thought was possible.

I'm already looking forward to London Fashion week next year, where I can find the restaurant that is, McFancy, and experience the silver service for myself.

apple crumble

photography by leonie benaiah

Last week, I treated my friends to a dose of my special apple crumble and custard - it was dreamy (even if I do say so myself) and warmed us up a treat. I'm making it again next week for some Uni friends, something to inspire us to work, I hope. If you're not going to be one of the lucky people popping round, here is the recipe for you to try out yourself:

INGREDIENTS

Crumble

- 300g/10½oz plain flour, sieved pinch of salt

- 175g/6oz unrefined brown sugar

- 200g/7oz unsalted butter, cubed at room temperature

Filling

- 450g/1lb apples, peeled, cored and cut (is any shape you wish)

- 50g/2oz unrefined brown sugar

- 1 pinch of ground cinnamon

- 1/4 tspn crushed cloves

METHOD

Simmer the apples in a saucepan with a splash of water, the sugar and spices, until the apples are soft and crumbly. Put them in a bottom of an oven-proof dish. For the crumble, mix the butter with the flour, then add the sugar and sprinkle on top of the apples.

Place in the oven for 30-40mins at 180ºc and enjoy!