Banana bread has become a lockdown cliché for a reason. It’s quick, easy and delicious. It’s an easy introduction to baking, something to pass the time with the kids or a quick way to create a relatively healthy treat using… Read More ›
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New Year, New Quiche
New Year, New Quiche: I’m pretty sure that’s the saying and even if it’s not, it’s infinitely more achievable and less irritating for your friends than New Year, New Me. This is a slightly healthier version of Quiche Lorraine… Read More ›
Honey cake – with apricots, almonds and sweet potato
My blog is having an existential crisis at the moment. I write a lot of blog posts in my head, but recently they haven’t made it much further than that. When I have had the time I’ve lacked the… Read More ›
Watercress and Cheese Soda Bread. And simple things…
It’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of wanting more: more money, a bigger house, a more expensive car, “better” clothes, handbags and shoes. I learnt a lesson I’ll never forget when I was 18, inter-railing around Europe… Read More ›
Individual Pumpkin Pies for Thanksgiving
This is my take on a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. I am not an expert on pumpkin pies and have tried to make this a little healthier so although I can’t vouch for its authenticity, it is a tasty dessert. I… Read More ›
Courgette, Lime and Pistachio Cake
I recently signed up for a fruit and vegetable box again, having had one a few years ago. I gave up last time because I was permanently trying to finish using up vegetables that I didn’t really like. I love… Read More ›
Pumpkin and Pecan Loaf
While we might not celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK, I have spent many years celebrating Thanksgiving both in the UK and the US (and even once in Thailand!) as I was married to an American for 13 years. So although… Read More ›
Green Olive Breadsticks
This is a very easy recipe for soft breadsticks that are great on their own as a snack, or eaten with dip or oil and vinegar. I found this recipe in Paul Hollywood’s “How To Bake” but used fewer olives… Read More ›
Rhubarb and Almond Cake
It’s wonderful to be able to take advantage of seasonal fruit and vegetables and rhubarb is one of my favourites. Technically it is a vegetable but in the US it is classified as a fruit: either way it’s delicious. Rhubarb… Read More ›
Rhubarb and Ginger Muffins
Life is hectic at the moment. House buying is just one of the stresses I’m currently dealing with and things seem to be taking over a little. Baking and blogging are usually great stress relievers but trying to fit… Read More ›
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