Valentine’s Day, albeit overrun by consumerism in the modern world, is all about love. Despite my standpoint that if you love someone, they should hear it every day – not just once a year,…
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Many of you will have seen my previous recipe for Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel, but if you haven’t already, check out the post here! For additional decoration, I surrounded the cake with vanilla…
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For Pete’s birthday as a treat, I took him out for lunch at The Pig hotel and restaurant in Brockenhurst. An old country house set in the New Forest and surrounded by trees, quaint…
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I made this special cake as a treat for Pete’s 23rd birthday. A lover of chocolate and caramel I decided to make a rich chocolatey sponge that was coated with a layer of sweet…
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Unique and elegant Christmas-themed biscuits that make a great homemade gift – perfect for a hamper. The lemon and white chocolate provide a simple, sweet flavour combination. The toppings are interchangeable and you can…
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This rich chocolatey truffle cake makes the perfect Christmas table centrepiece. The intricate chocolate trees are surprisingly easy to make and stand out beautifully against the white frosting. A Christmas take on chocolate cake…
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I made these biscuits for an afternoon tea at a Hen Do. They are quick and easy to make, taste delicious and go perfectly with a cup of tea. I chose to use teapot…
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Last winter I planned a surprise visit to Edinburgh for Pete’s birthday! It’s such a beautiful, historic City with so much to see and do. I have fond memories of visiting there as a…
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A perfect autumn treat is apple and raspberry crumble with a hint of cinnamon. It’s quick and easy to prepare, is a family classic and goes perfectly with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients (serves 4):…
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Fancy a cup of tea and a slice of cake? Or maybe you want to treat yourself to a scrummy breakfast or a fancy lunch. If you’re in Southampton, you’re hungry and you want…