A few weeks ago someone at work came into the office with tales of a delicious cherry bakewell brownie she’d had in a cafe. It sounded like something I’d like to eat so I had to try and make it … Continue reading
Kitchen envy and bowl-licking goodness! Sometimes wonderful food can be found in the most unusual of places. When I was invited to Stefano De Blasio Kitchens to celebrate the kitchen showroom’s 25th anniversary, I was told that there would be … Continue reading
Kitchen tips from the Great British Bake Off winner John Whaite and ao.com I was lucky to host a meeting of my cake club at John Whaite’s Kitchen early this year and we all loved it. The former barn has … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when getting up in the dark for work makes me crave a getaway- somewhere with lots of daylight and culture. Alas, I don’t have anything planned until early next year so I’ve been baking some … Continue reading
I say it every year but autumn is my favourite season: chilly mornings, slow and low stews and woolly tights. These toffee apple flapjacks are the epitome of autumnal comfort food for me, ticking all the boxes of sweet, spiced … Continue reading
I’ve been co-organiser of Bolton and Wigan Clandestine Cake Club for a year now, and it has taken this long for me to write up any of our meetings. Very remiss, but I am making it up now to tell … Continue reading