Medieval Biscuits – Caraway Shortbread and Cardamom Almond Circlets
I was always a fairly good student at school, as long as the task didn’t require creative presentation. Essays, tests, …
Category Archives: Baking
2017 Christmas Baking
So, it’s December, which means the Christmas baking blitz begins in earnest! This seems like a good time to remind …
Yoghurt Honey Cake with Vanilla Beans
Vanilla beans are a staple in my kitchen. I usually buy them in bulk (online suppliers I’ve used include Beach …
Triple Coconut Chocolate Muffins – featuring niulife: life-changing coconut
Coconut is one of the most popular and hyped foods of recent years, and if you believe everything you read, …
Coffee Almond Shortbread
One of the biscuits I often bake at Christmas is shortbread, and one of our favourite varieties is matcha (green …
Plum, Fig and Almond Slice
I love cooking on that cusp of summer to autumn, and in culinary terms it’s definitely one of my favourite …
Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Mini Pastries
Beetroot combines fabulously with most cheeses – I’ve tried it in various dishes with feta, mozzarella, cheddar, blue cheese and …
Camping Food
Over the years we’ve been camping (or ‘glamping’ if you prefer given the availability of electricity and hot water!) I’ve …
2016 Christmas Baking
I really don’t want to worry anyone, but I had to let all you bakers know that Stir Up Sunday is …
Citrus Olive Oil Muffins
Every so often you come across a recipe and wonder how on earth you hadn’t tried this years ago, and …
In Search of Golden Pudding 