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 ›
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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 ›
Chocolate Truffles and Waving at the Queen
Homemade truffles are very easy to make but always seem quite impressive. They are perfect for the end of a meal or as a gift. I made these for a lunch with friends for Royal Ascot week. Royal Ascot, if… Read More ›
Homemade Oregano and Sea Salt Focaccia and Good Friends
I am not very good at keeping in touch with people. I’m not good on the phone and often can’t think of a lot of news to share in an email. And even if you are one of my favourite… Read More ›
Almond and Lemon Loaf
When the sun comes out after a week of cold, rainy weather it makes such a difference. Everything looks and feels better. This loaf is light and summery: perfect for that break in the clouds when you can really imagine… Read More ›
Seeded Bread
I haven’t been eating a lot of bread recently and had almost forgotten how therapeutic making it can be. The more stressed you are the better it will probably be as you can take it all out on the dough…. 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 ›
Carrot and Banana Cake
My brother came to visit over the weekend and as his birthday is this Friday I thought we could celebrate in advance with some cake. I was planning to make him a carrot cake and then happened to sample this… Read More ›
Mincemeat Cake – use up leftover mincemeat from Christmas
If you’ve got jars of leftover mincemeat from Christmas and don’t know what to do with them, this is the perfect cake to make. Delicious and easy to make.
Amazing Chocolate Cake Recipe – decorated with Ferrero Rocher
My friend Nicola gave me this recipe which she found in her new favourite Waitrose recipe book and promised me it was really good. A great chocolate cake was exactly what I was looking for as my friend Karyn had… Read More ›
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