Saturday again and time to bake before setting off for a hike with Jo. Todays bake is a vegan version of a cake I already have on the blog https://www.gelsominascucina.com/2013/06/toscakaka-caramel-almond-topped-sponge.html so I won’t bore you with the story of where the name Toscakaka came from or the origins of this…
Vegan Kladdkaka
I may of mentioned in previous posts that I am obsessed with anything hygge , fika and basically anything Nordic, especially Nordic baking, I have quite a few recipes already on the blog, but I really do not think it can hurt to have a few more !!! I do…
Quinoa and Cashew Bark
Well the excitement following my recent visit to the hospital has waned considerable, its not as plain sailing as I had hoped and the reality is that I still have the air cast boot, my crutches and now because I am trying to walk again, a hugely swollen, painful and…
Hedgerow Keep Well Syrup
We have been very lucky to be having a really gorgeous September so far, the last couple of days have been real stunners and it has given me a great opportunity to get out into the countryside and forage, something that anyone that knows me knows that I just love…
Chocolate Mousse
My Husband is a huge chocoholic, me not so much, but every now and then he nags me enough to make him something that he would really like rather than something floral and quaint ! On this occasions, thanks to Pinterest he spotted this chocolate mousse, great, you maybe thinking,…
Mince Pie Cake
I just wanted to post a very quick recipe just to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and to thank you all for following my blog and for all the lovely feedback that I have received during the year. 2014 has seen a few…
Ginger Cake – Everyday Version
Christmas is coming ! I know that it is only November and I completely agree that Christmas should not be thought about until at least the 1st December, but as every baker knows, sometimes Christmas does have to sneak in a little bit earlier, making mincemeat and the traditional Christmas…
Ferrero Rocher Mousse Cake
Last night my eldest Son Simon and his lovely girlfriend came over for dinner, I was so looking forward to it as things are particularly difficult at the moment as my best friend of 28 years was told that her cancer is terminal and this is breaking my heart, again…
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
I have been feeling rather guilty lately as I have really been neglecting this blog, so I thought I would post this recipe for gorgeous twice baked sweet potatoes. My neglect has come from my new love for crochet, knitting, sewing, refurbishing beautiful old furniture and interior design, all of…
Tunis Cake
Now I am adding this recipe because I have been requested to do so, I am going to say that this cake is not really my cup of tea, I just do not get excited over a plain sponge with a chocolate ganache on top, but I understand that this…
