Chocolate fondants have stopped many a reality tv wannabe-chef in their tracks. The recipe is not difficult or complicated, it’s all to do with the baking. Not long enough and they collapse, too long and the centre is no longer… Read More ›
Baking
Apricot, Date and Sultana Loaf
I made this bread to go with some of the leftover Christmas cheese. Which I had over-bought on purpose, just so that I would have plenty leftover… Not only is this bread delicious with cheese, it is also a wonderful… Read More ›
Chocolate Birthday Cake for Kids and Chocolate Lovers
My son Linus turned 9 on New Year’s Day and when I asked him what type of cake he wanted, he asked for a chocolate cake without any icing, as he doesn’t really like it. I thought he might be… Read More ›
New Year, New Look
Happy New Year! New Year is all about seeing out the old and bringing in the new and I have been meaning to give my blog (and my life!) a bit of an overhaul for a while. So I hope… Read More ›
Sticky Toffee Pudding
If you have individual moulds to use for this Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe you will be really pleased with how wonderful they look. This is a great dessert to make in advance if you are expecting guests as they freeze… Read More ›
Delicious Last Minute Christmas Cake
You may have noticed a bit of a theme going on my blog recently – last minute! I have just started a new job making the desserts in a local pub, and I am struggling to fit in work, life,… Read More ›
Peanut Butter Cookies
If you fancy a hit of something sweet, either for yourself, your guests or to take as a gift over Christmas but have had enough mince pies for now, peanut butter cookies might be the answer. These are American style… Read More ›
Caramel Nut Tart
This tart really is as delicious as it sounds. And I don’t think you could actually get any more calories into it without topping it with some chocolate. A perfect dessert for a dinner party, particularly at Christmas! This week… Read More ›
Snowflake Birthday Cake
Last year my friend Leslie’s daughter Antonia had a swimming party for her birthday and I made her a dolphin cake. This year Antonia had an ice skating party so Leslie wanted a cake that was white and sparkly, like… Read More ›
Chocolate Guinness Cake – Hummingbird Recipe
The famous Hummingbird Bakery chocolate Guinness cake recipe with delicious cream cheese icing
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