when i hear the word “cinnamon”, I instinctively think of the fresh-out-the-oven buns that you’ll find it the very best of bakeries. These were a special request from a household up North, where the anticipation of devouring these sticky buns is building. Hot out the oven on a Sunday…
marshmallow is the substance of children’s dreams; gooey, chewy puffs of well..pure sugar. Originally from Denmark, these chocolate covered marshmallow treats are a sweet confection famous in many countries. Known as “tea-cakes” in the UK, a “chocolate royal” in Australia and “melocakes” in Belgium, they are no doubt, by…
having visited a wonderful friend in Bergen, Norway, I came away with the perfect souvenir that would bring much pleasure to my baking. Something with some character and a nostalgia of the beautiful country I stayed in for four days. If only if had been longer, for their breathtaking…
brown paper packages, tied up with strings; these are a few of my favourite things. Especially when inside, there’s an indulgent surprise of hot chocolate for two! I made these just before Christmas to give to friends and family, but got so caught up in the craziness of the…
teatime in England is immensely satisfying and altogether a simple way to warm the cockles of one’s heart. The traditional scone is a staple in any Afternoon Tea; piled high with raspberry jam and clotted cream, served warm and freshly baked from the oven.
With the awful British weather continuing,…
requests were coming in thick and fast for a caramel shortbread that beat those in Pret, Eat and Cafe Nero. Demand was high and I only had one baking tray, meaning from this point forth, I may have to start bulk buying baking equipment to satisfy the needs of…
salted caramel sauce has become my new obsession. Like Nutella, you could probably eat spoonfuls of it straight from the jar. I made an easy traybake of sticky toffee pudding that contained dark brown sugars and dates to add variety.
I then piped a chocolate icing over the top and…
