I’m not going to lie, this has to have been the worst April on record. For various reasons, I couldn’t spend hardly any time on social media, shouting about the link up, so to those who joined in I apologise. … Continue reading
Sometimes a successful recipe comes about by complete accident. These lemon and raisin flapjacks were the result of a hungry Sunday baking sesh, when I knew what I wanted (which actually was just to bake) but I didn’t have anything … Continue reading
Lessons from behind the lens of a food styling pro I love cooking, I love baking and I love writing, but I am always aware that my photography lets me down. It’s got better technically but I’m not artistic so … Continue reading
I was lucky enough just before Easter to join a handful of other baking bloggers for an afternoon in The Co-operative development kitchens with the delightful Mr Luis Troyano from the Great British Bake Off. Continue reading
The cookies are packed with dried fruit, mixed spice and, of course, tiny chunks of marzipan- all the key components of a simnel cake. It kind of half melts so you get that lovely almond flavour and nice chewy bits.
They are the perfect antidote to an Easter-induced chocolate overdose – enjoy with a cup of tea or glass of milk, or package them up and give to your marzipan loving friends and family. Continue reading
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…I was in the baking aisle, making mental notes about festive baking, and when I got to the till these were in my trolley! Festive boozy cranberry cookies were born! Continue reading