For my birthday recently I was given a copy of the cookbook “Deliciously Ella” written by the blogger Ella Woodward. It’s a lovely book with beautiful photographs: something all us food bloggers can aspire to. Her philosophy centres on plant-based, wholefood living… Read More ›
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Tarte aux Abricots at Keranmeriet in Brittany
Sometimes your life starts to run you instead of you running your life. I find myself rushing from one thing to the next, late for everything and ready for nothing. It’s sometimes impossible to take a step back when you… 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 ›
Success with a Sourdough Starter
It takes a while to make a sourdough starter and it can be very frustrating: don’t give up and you will be rewarded, probably right at the point where you think it’s never, ever going to work. I still find… Read More ›
Spinach and Ricotta Quiche
Pastry sometimes seems like a bit too much effort but in fact it is a very quick and easy option, And you can make it in advance, wrap it in clingfilm and leave it in the fridge until you are… Read More ›
Healthier Chocolate Alternative – and selling cakes
Last week I did my first two “proper” cake sales, where I sold my homemade cakes on a stall as Lovinghomemade. I had no idea what to expect and was quite nervous as it’s a very different prospect, selling something… Read More ›
Rhubarb and Almond Polenta Cake
I opened my front door the other day to find some rhubarb, already trimmed and tied with a bow. I put out the rubbish, brought in the rhubarb – not a bad swap, I think. If only it worked like… Read More ›
Rosemary and Lemon Polenta Cake
I have spent a lot of time this past week out in the garden and it is really starting to look like a different place. Now when I look out of the kitchen window I see a pretty, restful space… Read More ›
Chocolate and Ginger Cake
While I love dark chocolate, I possibly love it even more when it is combined with certain flavours: ginger is one of those flavours that works particularly well. So rather than a ginger cake with a touch of chocolate, this… Read More ›
Apricot and Pecan Puddings with Caramel Sauce
These are very versatile little puddings. They are essentially a variation on a sticky toffee pudding with apricots instead of dates and the addition of crunchy pecans. They are just as good as a dinner party dessert as a midweek… Read More ›