What have I done without this pudding for all these years! I seem to say this about all the new puddings and cakes I discover. But this is such a quick, versatile and yummy pudding, I really mean it this time. What have I done without it?! The sponge is so soft and you can … Continue reading »
We don’t really eat a lot of bread in our house. We have a loaf in the freezer to take out a slice, as and when we need it. I’ll buy a focaccia or another artisan bread as a treat. But making our own, wow it’s so easy and the ingredients are always in the … Continue reading »
Chiffon cake ……… where have you been all my life? It’s the lightest, moistest, yummiest cake I have ever eaten. I can’t go back to the Victoria sponge, now I have made this beauty. I used this Martha Stewart recipe. It was easy to follow and very clear. As it was for my brother Sam, … Continue reading »
This is a quick and easy cake. It is really versatile, you can add any filling you like, just use the meringue and chocolate as your cake base. Try it using any kind of chocolate and omit the nuts and fruit, if it’s not your thing. This is a no flour pudding, so great for … Continue reading »
I don’t know why, but I have never realised how quick and simple it is to make a crumble. Towards the end of the summer, we went blackberry foraging. We mixed our bounty with a couple of apples from our tree. Gave it a topping, and just like that we had a pudding. I like … Continue reading »
Firstly… Yum Yum Yum. I love Turkish delight. These truffles are quick, and if you like Turkish delight, you’ll love them. You use an ingredient called Rose Jam, it’s Turkish delight in jar! How did I not know about this product! Boy, my toast tasted good this morning. This makes a small cake tin’s worth … Continue reading »
It doesn’t hold the fondest of memory’s, for most people. Cold, thick and slopped into your school bowl. But I love Semolina. It’s warm, smooth and with enough sugar and fruit, really yummy. I whipped some up for the girls, and they loved it too. It’s only £2 for a large bag of fine Semolina. … Continue reading »
These biscuits are really yummy, and super quick to make. Ava was even able to get involved, with this one. They are melt in the mouth, but not in the tea! Meaning they are a great dunking biscuit. They hold together really well, while absorbing just enough of your tea(or coffee). This is very important, … Continue reading »
Another typical British spring day, rain, sun, rain, sun, cake. My lovely friends Sj and her little chap, Charlie came to play today. The 3pm re-charge snack, included cake, yummy! Ingredients 315 g plain flour 3 tsp baking powder 90 g caster sugar ground nutmeg 2 eggs 250 ml buttermilk 60 g butter, melted rind … Continue reading »
I love a cream tea. It’s so British, and should really be eaten the whole year round. But come the summer time, I can’t get enough of these beauties. I usually buy the scones, but this year I have had a go at making them. And boy they are easy. Great for the kids to … Continue reading »
