Recipe | Citrus No-Churn Ice Cream

I originally posted this recipe on my Instagram feed back in March when blood oranges were in season, but this recipe is so versatile you can easily switch in the blood oranges for any other citrus fruit of choice. Personally I love pink grapefruit or sweet, juicy oranges or…

Recipe | Pistachio Ice Cream

There’s something about nut-based ice creams that get me thinking about Italian holidays. My favourite gelatos were always hazelnut, pistachio and nocciolata as a child, eyes level with the ice cream counter and the endless mountains of pretty pastel colours. We’ve been blessed with a little sunny heatwave here…

Recipe | Elderflower panna cotta

If there’s a dessert that screams summer the most, it’s got to be a panna cotta – a pudding that’s all about the mouthfeel. Smooth, velvety with enough structure to stand tall on a spoon, but delicate enough that it melts in the mouth, it’s sweetness light and fresh….

Apricot and pistachio tarts

I think apricots and pistachios have a natural affinity. Eaten together they make for a beautiful combination – a mild sweetness from the nut paired with a fruit that’s not overly juicy but has a lovely sweet and slightly tart flavour. During summer, fruits are the guests at the table…

Orange, olive oil and thyme loaf

This loaf is an absolute delight with a hot cup of tea. A few years ago, the road my parents live on had a street party. There was bunting and music, tables and chairs lined the street and we had plenty of homemade food to go around. I created…

Cherry cream cake

This cherry cream cake was made for my birthday. You see, my boyfriend and I have the same birthday. In fact, we were born 26 minutes apart – in different hospitals and different cities – but I think we were dating for about three months before we realised we…

Recipe | Margarita cupcakes

Everyone loves a margarita. Especially a cake that tastes *exactly* like a zesty, fresh, lime-fuelled marg. These will transport you to sunny evenings al fresco with the girls, or to a beautiful beach where it’s only natural to have a cold margarita in your hand, or simply for adding…

White chocolate pistachio cake

This white chocolate pistachio cake is the secret to a good picnic. Always bring cake. My perfect picnic cake is light enough to consume after quiches and tarts, with fresh flavours and a summery touch. It’s a cake that can be sliced and shared, that you can nibble on…

Earl Grey Lemon Loaf

There’s something nostalgic about earl grey lemon loaf. It’s the warmth and comfort that comes with sitting down following a brisk afternoon walk with a cuppa, and a slice of cake. There’s a reason I named my blog a cup of tea and cake. I love the fact that…