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 ›
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Lemon and Thyme Loaf
This morning was such a bright, beautiful one I wanted to make something summery and light. This Lemon and Thyme Loaf, a Hummingbird Bakery recipe, has been on my to-do list for ages. When I first tasted it a while… Read More ›
Mini Goat’s Cheese Quiches
Saturday was International Women’s Day and my friend Sara asked if my daughter and I would like to go with her and her daughter to watch a netball match at the Olympic Park in London. One of the focusses of… Read More ›
Apple and Pecan Cake with Maple Syrup Icing
My friend Vana has given me a lot of apples already this year and has just brought me another couple of large bags-full from her Grandad’s apple trees, as her Grandad very sadly passed away recently. He had two apple… Read More ›
Blueberry Cake
This is one of my favourite cakes and the original recipe comes from the Hummingbird Bakery. I have adapted it slightly. One of the reasons it is so good is that as blueberries are not available all year round (unless you… Read More ›
Spelt Soda Bread – a great standby bread
Soda bread is perfect for when you need a loaf of bread in a hurry. My brother was coming to stay and I knew he’d be hungry when he arrived. It probably only took slightly longer to make as it… Read More ›
Chocolate Fudge Cake – a birthday cake and dessert, all in one
If you need a birthday cake that can double as dessert, this is the one! Chocolate Fudge Cake is generally a crowd pleaser and if your guests don’t like it, all the more for you… I have mentioned my friend… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Spinach Sauce for Pasta
Finally a recipe using one of my vegetable box ingredients that is super quick and easy but also really tasty. The chilli gives it a bit of a bite and the spinach doesn’t overpower the dish. I added chicken for… Read More ›
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