I received a nice surprise in the post the other day, at first I thought what a strange thing to send to someone who bakes all the time, never buys shop cakes and would be highly critical of a cake that came in a tin! Well you will be pleased…
Millionaires Shortbread Pots
My Hubby loves the Millionaires shortbread pots that Marks & Spencers sell and he has been on at me for ages to make him some, so today his wish has been granted and I have done my take on these yummy little pots of heaven, using Hubby’s favourite biscuits, Bourbons….
Mother’s Day Cake
Next Sunday is Mother’s Day, I am hoping to be totally spoilt and hopefully not have to do any cooking or baking for myself, but I have made a very special Mother’s Day cake for my Mum that I would like to share with you. It is fairly simple, but…
Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns! Hot cross buns! One ha’ penny, two ha’ penny, Hot cross buns! If you have no daughters, Give them to your sons One ha’ penny, Two ha’ penny, Hot Cross Buns! Its only 6 weeks until Easter, 4 weeks until the clocks change, the sun has been…
The Best Ever Cupcakes
In November I was very lucky to attend a Vintage Cupcake course with Louby’s of Reigate, the classes are kept to 5 students so that you get time for individual attention and get to go at your own pace, the instructions are clear, concise and you are made to feel…
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil & Chilli)
It is no secret how much I love Antiono Carluccio, he is one of Italy’s great food ambassadors and was awarded the Commendatore award for his knowldege, enthusiasm and lifetime’s service to the Italian Food Industry, and in 2007 he received the O.B.E, a true legend and Italian Gentleman. For…
Chicken Cacciatore
Well Pancake Day is over, Easter isn’t far off but next is Mother’s Day and its time to drop very unsubtle hints to my Children !!! Olly I hope is buying me the above Catherine Fulvio book and Rosie I hope is buying me Two Greedy Italians, two wonderful Italian…
