You definitely don’t need an excuse to make Prosecco syrup, but, if you did happen to be looking for one, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I imagine you can use an open bottle of slightly flat, leftover Prosecco… Read More ›
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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 ›
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 ›
Apple Crumble Cake
Finally I have managed to use up the last of the apples that my friend Vana gave me before Christmas. They really weren’t looking good enough to eat on their own so I thought an apple crumble, or streusel cake… Read More ›
Banana and Cinnamon Muffins
Despite being a big advocate of fruit and vegetable boxes I have decided to take a break from mine for a while. I love getting different fruits and vegetables each week, particularly ones that I wouldn’t necessarily choose to buy…. 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 ›
Chocolate Guinness Cake – Hummingbird Recipe
Once I had made my Mini Christmas Puddings I still had half a bottle of stout left. I didn’t want to drink it and it seemed a shame to waste it: what better fate for it than a chocolate cake!… 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 ›
Caramel Filled Cupcakes – perfect for a Wedding
When my friend Tanya asked if I could make some cupcakes for a low-key wedding the following weekend that she was both a guest at and in charge of the planning for, my first response was panic! Although I’m not… Read More ›
Hummingbird Chocolate Cupcakes – sweet and easy
If you like American style cupcakes you will love these. The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook is one of my favourites, partly because it is a stylish book that was quite original when it came out. It has a lot of great recipes, including my favourite carrot cake… Read More ›
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