Recipe: Microwave Lemon & Thyme Sponge Puddings
A couple of years ago I made a bit of a breakthrough in making quick puddings for my family. I made a jam sponge in the microwave and that’s been our go to speedy pudding at home for a little …...
View ArticleRecipe: Delicious Armenian Red Cabbage Salad
For our wedding anniversary a few weeks ago, my husband and I went to the Armenian Taverna in Manchester for dinner. We used to go there a lot in the days before we became parents, partly because the...
View ArticleRecipe: Crumbly Cranachan Shortbread with Whisky
Cranachan is a traditional Scottish pudding, usually made with whipped cream, whisky, honey and fresh raspberries, with toasted oatmeal soaked overnight in a little bit of whisky. Whilst my Cranachan...
View ArticleRecipe: Indulgent Chocolate Barleycup Tart
Last year I seriously cut down on my caffeine intake and now I just drink a couple of cups of tea or coffee a week. These days I seem to be very sensitive to caffeine and if I have a … Continue reading...
View ArticleRecipe: Homemade Haggis Pasties
With Burns Night fast approaching, my local butchers have stocked up with haggis. I’m always keen to try different things, so I popped in and picked up a small haggis, took it home and wondered what to...
View ArticleSimple Recipe: Scotch Whisky Syllabub
If you’re planning a Burns Night celebration and you’re looking for a simple but slightly different pudding for the night, this rich and easy Whisky Syllabub recipe really hits the spot. If you can...
View ArticleRecipe: Wild Garlic and Parmesan Scones
Every year in March and April, the hedgerows and lanes hereabouts are abundant with wild garlic. When the wind blows in the right direction, we get a gentle whiff of garlic and off I go with a paper...
View ArticleRecipe: Easy Easter Chocolate Tart
One of my favourite (and incredibly easy) things to make is an indulgent chocolate tart. Made with dark chocolate it is a delicious and pretty adult dessert. If dark chocolate isn’t your thing, you can...
View ArticleRecipe: Wild Garlic and Parmesan Focaccia
Being in lockdown isn’t easy. Some days I find myself going a little stir crazy, some days I’m listless in bed, other days I’m bursting with energy. I’m trying, where I can to just go with my mood...
View ArticleParty Recipe: Jam and Cream Sponge Cake
This week sees the 75th anniversary of VE Day and many people across the UK and beyond will be marking the date. We will be taking part in a community zoom celebration, so I’ve been busy baking a...
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