Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
It’s Sausage Roll time again! I’m not sure why but I only seem to make these at Christmastime when what I should be doing is making them CONSTANTLY and eating nothing but them right throughout the year. They are that good! I’ve made several batches as they have been requested and I find it best [...]
Monday, November 21st, 2011
Hello! Guess what? Mincemeat is one of the easiest things to make on this planet. There are quite a few ingredients but basically they all go in to a big bowl, sit there for a bit, and then get put in to a jar. OK, there’s a teeny bit more to it than that but [...]
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Traditional pancakes Mix up your English style pancake batter in a large bowl Using a ladle or a large spoon, pour some of the batter mix onto a pre-heated frying pan with a knob of butter on a high heat. Fry the pancake on both sides for 2-3 minutes until both sides have browned slightly. [...]
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Brie and Bacon Pancakes Mix up your English style pancake batter in a large bowl and set to one side. Grill 6 slices of free range smoked bacon until it is crispy then cut it up into small pieces. Thinly slice some brie cheese. Using a ladle or a large spoon, pour some of the [...]
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
It’s the first of the month, we’re officially in February! The Love Month. Valentine’s Day has held different feelings and emotions for me throughout various times in my life. When I was a teenager I wanted to give and receive cards and some years that happened. As I progressed in to my twenties I wanted [...]
Monday, November 1st, 2010
Welcome to the week and welcome to November. If you feel a little bit small because you had a great weekend and you’re sad that it’s over then let me cheer you up by reminding you that it’s Bonfire Night here in the UK on Friday. Which means before you know it it’ll be the [...]
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Cupcake towers are nothing new particularly but they are fast becoming a classic in cake baking and this is why I chose to opt for this design for my Baby Shower cake. The reason they work so well in a social situation is because you have none of the fuss of having to cut a [...]
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
It’s Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday here in the UK which means it’s the last day before Lent. Here in our office Jodie is giving up chocolate and Cathy is giving up bread. I’ve already given up my entire being to incubate the Meatballs so I’ve been let off the hook this year. But now [...]
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Chocolate pie, is there anything better? Creamy chocolate pie that is rich enough to melt in your mouth but not so much so that it makes you feel sick. I think we’ve managed this balance with this pie recipe. Making a pie for someone you love and adore on Valentine’s Day is a highly appropriate [...]
Monday, December 21st, 2009
I’m adding this recipe so late in the day as they really are simple to rustle up, if you have the time, and look utterly darling on the table. It’s really cool to have recipes and ideas such as this up your sleeve, so to speak, as if you really love to make guests feel [...]
