This blog post doesn’t really contain a recipe as such, it’s more a lesson in how to temper chocolate so that you can create your own Easter eggs and filled chocolates. I’ll start by saying you nearly always need more … Continued
In three years of blogging, it occurred to me that I have made so many recipes for Christmas, but I’ve yet to make anything to mark Easter. This time of year is full of so many delicious treats, Simnel Cake, … Continued
Merry Christmas everyone! This is my last post before Christmas and it’s a nice simple snowflake cake that just needs a dusting of icing sugar and it’s done. That’s my kind of cake, especially at this time of the year … Continued
I absolutely love almonds; marzipan, frangipane, amaretto, amaretti biscuits, macarons or in these mini stollen. They are so versatile, great for a gluten free option in cakes, can be used in curries and stews to help thicken the sauce and … Continued
Chestnuts are so festive, I don’t know if it’s because they are at their best this time of year, or if it’s due to the fact they need a bit of work to really make them shine. Whatever it is, … Continued
There’s only a few weeks to go until Christmas! I’ve been busy making edible gifts, coming up with ideas to make use of my homemade mincemeat and the tree needed putting up yesterday! There just isn’t enough time to get … Continued
Growing up I never saw the point of fudge, it was too sweet the texture was really grainy and I never liked the flavour combinations. My sister was a huge fan of rum and raisin fudge, but I always despised … Continued
It’s getting very festive around here, there was last week’s mincemeat Danish pinwheels and now there are these chocolate and amaretto mont blancs. I’ve never tried a mont blanc, but I thought they looked really cute and I like the fact … Continued
I know it might seem a little early to be thinking about Christmas recipes like these mincemeat Danish pinwheels, but next weekend is stir-up Sunday. This is an Anglican term referring to the last Sunday before advent. It has been … Continued
This recipe was meant to be posted ahead of New Year’s Eve, so that you had time to make these mini cheesecakes for a NYE dinner party or buffet menu. However the Christmas holidays have kept me so busy and … Continued
Christmas has really crept up on me this year! I am so ill prepared for this year’s festivities. I’ve barely bought any presents, the house doesn’t feel Christmassy at all – I don’t think you can count a bag of … Continued
I’ve had my eye on this Chocolate & Chestnut Bûche de Noël for quite some time, but I had real trouble trying to get hold of some of the ingredients as well as the specialist tins to make it. By … Continued
The christmas recipes have begun! It’s time to prepare yourself for the fact that every corner of the internet is decorated with tinsel. Everywhere you look there are suggestions about how to have a hassle-free christmas, ways to ‘do christmas … Continued
