I found some very appealing-looking freeze dried strawberries in the cake decorating aisle a while ago and had been looking for a good reason to use them. I wasn’t sure whether to put them in or on something but I… Read More ›
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Blueberry Muffins
Although I am trying really hard eat to food when it is in season, I am finding it hard to kick my blueberry habit that always develops over the summer. Which was lucky because my brother requested blueberry muffins when… Read More ›
Homemade Blackberry and Apple Crumble – Autumn is on its way
I belong to a gym where I tend to do yoga and pilates classes and laze around in the pool, jacuzzi and steam room. I rarely actually go to the gym itself because if I go running I would rather be… Read More ›
Lemon Cake Bars
Too many cakes, too little time. I needed something to take to a friend’s house for an informal morning meeting and my first thought is always chocolate cake. I thought that might be a bit heavy for first thing on a summery… Read More ›
Homemade Apricot Jam
Apricot jam has to be my all time favourite jam and one of the added bonuses of a summer holiday in France by car is that you can buy fruit by the crate in the supermarkets and bring it home to make… Read More ›
Granary and Walnut Bread
I have mentioned bread baking in a previous post and we are now back from our week in France spent eating delicious baguette and artisan breads. While you can’t beat baguette made in France, I am excited about being able to… Read More ›
Chocolate and Ginger Beetroot Cake
A wonderful combination of beetroot, chocolate and ginger! I made this cake for the Abel & Cole recipe photo competition of the month of March. Didn’t win but it was delicious anyway, definitely worth another go. Here is the recipe… Read More ›
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