This summer has been a mixed bag when it comes to weather. Cold, rainy, grey days seem far too frequent and it’s been a while since we could sit out under the heat of…
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Everyone loves cheese scones, right? They are a lovely treat both warm and cold, and are quick and easy to make. Why not cook up this traditional favourite with an autumn twist? These pumpkin…
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Last week in honour of the Great British Bake Off we had a staff bake off at work and, after spending many hours flicking through cookbooks, I decided to make up a new ‘showstopper’…
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I love the combination of coconut and lime, which is so refreshing in the summer months. My recipe for this coconut and lime cake consists of a light and fluffy sponge, doused with lime…
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Macarons. My favourite sweet treat! There’s no beating the elegant and exquisite flavour combinations from a master patissier in France, but it is possible to create a simple version of this tasty treat at…
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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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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…