Inspiring friendly recipes and thoughts
I love making sweet swirled buns, there’s something magical about using a yeasted dough and making the swirls, then watching them come’ alive’ in the oven.
Thank Crunchie it’s (almost) Friday! Whilst the range of dairy-free chocolate is getting better all the time, it pales in comparison to the ‘regular’ chocolate selection in…
Have you ever had an an American style coffee cake? Not a coffee flavoured cake which were so popular in the U.
Recently I’ve felt that my blog has gone off the boil, that my recipes were dull and not very inspiring, the photos were so-so and better resources could be found elsewhere.
It seems to have taken forever for proper spring/summer to arrive this year.
The latest in my ‘recreate a classic’ series, which I work on occasionally.
Chocolate – it’s ubiquitous isn’t it? Everywhere you go there are tempting, brightly packaged chocolate treats enticing you to buy them… at the check out in most shops.
A big shout out about New Forest Ice Cream, or more specifically their delicious sorbets.
Everyone loves a cute cupcake and I haven’t posted a recipe for one for absolutely ages – so here’s an extra special cupcake recipe to cheer up this rather damp and dreary July da…
Are you a baked or unbaked cheesecake fan? I definitely prefer unbaked one but they seem almost distinct desserts to me, more like siblings than twins.
Do you ever have baked goods emergencies? Sudden needs/requests for a sweet treat when time is pressing? They happen to me all the time! Is it just me?? Take one of these scenarios: there’s a…
No word of a lie, these chocolate coated caramel crispy cakes are as addictive as a banned narcotic.
I’m very fond of Welsh Cakes, I think they’re under-appreciated and overlooked in the world of teatime treats, unless you’re in Wales that is! They’re basically a little gri…
As a family we struggle to find exciting breakfasts, and generally revert to good old toast or cereal.
Next up in my series of homemade chocolate bars are a friendly version of my very, very favourite creamy dreamy Caramel.
I’ve always thought that ‘stained glass’ window biscuits with their jewelled sugary centres are the most beautiful cookie around, and without doubt perfect for Christmas.
I really love making biscuits, I think I like making them more than any other food.
Everyone loves pancakes, and it is essential to have a good few recipes for creating quick and exciting breakfasts or puddings, and obviously for Shrove Tuesday a.
Delicious syrup flavoured soft (or crunchy) cookies studded with colourful chocolate beans (a.
I love these cookies – they’re rich, chocolaty, soft and scrumptious! I had a brief time before having children when I wanted to start a cookie business and back then these were some of…