Desserts

Sep 2, 20231 min read

Roasted Pears With Stilton & Honey

I’m really trying to focus on budget friendly recipes that don’t sacrifice on taste. Eating on a budget can still feel opulent. These...

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Sep 26, 20210 min read

Apple Cake

Here is a simple yet delicious cake which I think you are going to love. For this I used pink lady apples but actually any eating apples...

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Mar 21, 20211 min read

Hot Cross Bun & Butter Pudding

Continuing with the Easter theme here is a fab British classic made using hot cross buns. Best made when the buns are a little stale as...

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Dec 11, 20201 min read

Trifle

Every year I make one of these nostalgic beauties and let me tell you everyone loves it! The best thing about it is it’s a complete...

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Nov 21, 20202 min read

Christmas Fruit Cake

So in the tradition of stir up Sunday, now is the time to make your Christmas cake, Christmas puddings and mincemeat! To me Christmas is...

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Feb 24, 20201 min read

Pancakes!

We love pancake day in our house. Both boys are huge fans of just about any kind. Toby (nearly 17 will probably kill me later) was quite...

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Dec 14, 20191 min read

Mince Pie Swirls

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now you may well be a brilliant pastry chef? Or have already made your own mincemeat on #stirupsunday? I have to confess on...

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Dec 7, 20192 min read

Chocolate Log

My family absolutely love a delicious chocolate log. There is something gorgeously retro about them and it makes a beautiful centre piece...

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Nov 30, 20191 min read

Cheats Trifle!

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As you know I like to simplify the cooking process and I love a good cheat, don’t we all? This trifle can be put together in...

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Sep 9, 20192 min read

Metis® Cardamom & Vanilla Cake

[AD] Hopefully you have seen my post about this this lovely vibrant fruit called Metis®. It’s a cross between a plum and an apricot and...

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Jul 19, 20191 min read

Raspberry Cupcakes

I made these a few weeks ago as part of a picnic that we enjoyed while watching Charlie’s sports day. Using fresh fruit in icing not only...

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Jul 13, 20191 min read

Vanilla Victoria sponge ⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As strawberries are in season I thought I’d share with you my favourite go-to cake. It’s a simple and classic vanilla...

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Jun 23, 20192 min read

Pavlova with Strawberry Coulis

[AD] I absolutely love strawberry season it’s my absolute favourite time of year. It’s the middle of the year with long days and...

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May 22, 20191 min read

Eton Mess ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It doesn’t get much more summery than a lovely bowl of Eton Mess. Now I love making (and eating) homemade meringue, so by all...

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Apr 21, 20192 min read

Happy Easter Sunday!

Happy Easter Sunday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ April is a busy birthday month in our house. Toby’s is at the beginning, my husbands last week and it’s...

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Apr 17, 20192 min read

Easter Bunny Cookies

Every year the boys and I make these tasty treats. It wouldn’t be Easter without them. This year I have used the recipe from The...

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Mar 19, 20191 min read

Lime & Coconut Cupcakes 🧁 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love the odd cupcake now and again. Somehow it’s easier to cook than a whole cake and it’s easy to keep them moist with such...

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Dec 22, 20181 min read

Cheats Trifle

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a retro trifle and it makes a nice alternative from all those dried fruit desserts. I felt a bit of a...

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Dec 20, 20181 min read

Chocolate Strawberries 🍓

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I love these gorgeous chocolate strawberries for so many reasons. They are quick and easy to make, they look stunning and they...

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Dec 11, 20182 min read

Mince Pies

It’s not Christmas without mince pies. As you know I don’t often create many puddings apart from the odd cake here and there, so I...

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