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rose and rasp cake john lewis

Not another rose, vanilla and raspberry cake!

In Cakes and Bakes On May 10, 2013 8 Comments

Was there a name you wanted as a child? I was always drawn to the letter C. For a long time I wanted to honour my Irish roots… Read More »

chocolate lime meringue pie

Chocolate lime meringue pie

In Tarts and Pies On April 30, 2013 9 Comments

Is meringue the way to a mans heart? I am almost certain it might be. Almost every chap I have known seems to love meringue nearly as much… Read More »

banoffee vic sponge

5 ways with the humble Victoria sponge

In Cakes and Bakes, Puddings On April 30, 2013 14 Comments

Yesterday I was on QVC again talking about the wonder that is Kitchenaid. The ‘theme’ of the show was versatility  I try and theme each show but I do… Read More »

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How to ice a cupcake…

In Cakes and Bakes, How to On April 12, 2013 1 Comment

The question of how to ice a cupcake well is probably the thing I get asked the most. It’s one of things that’s quite hard to describe; you… Read More »

Simple_chocolate_cake

No mixer required chocolate cake

In Cakes and Bakes On April 8, 2013 6 Comments

Everyone needs a very easy yet fabulous chocolate cake up their sleeve to stir up with minimum time and fuss and then sit back and enjoy the compliments…. Read More »

oatmeal and fudge cookies

Heartache oatmeal & fudge cookies

In Biscuits On April 5, 2013 0 Comments

Credit – debit, credit – debit. Oatmeal – fudge, oatmeal – fudge. Life is one long compromise. Like ordering a Diet Coke with your Big Mac, these cookies… Read More »

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Lemon animal biscuits

In Biscuits, Snacks On April 2, 2013 3 Comments

Never work with children or animals? Pah! We had a great time making these Easter biscuits. In fact I’d say I might have had more fun than Audrey,… Read More »

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Cherry tomato, onion and basil quiche

In Pastry, Veggie On March 31, 2013 0 Comments

The winter has dragged on for far too long. Too much illness and coughing and central heating switched on. Let’s coax the summer out with this sunny quiche… Read More »

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Vanilla, rose and raspberry cake

In Cakes and Bakes On March 30, 2013 8 Comments

This is an unashamedly girly cake. Pink buttercream, soft and moussey, used to sandwich an innocent vanilla sponge and crowned with tart raspberries. Perfect for a birthday, an… Read More »

white chocolate and cranberry hot cross buns

White chocolate & cranberry hot cross buns

In Breads, Cakes and Bakes, Easter On March 28, 2013 7 Comments

Can I moan a little first? This Easter is yet another holiday that has been ruined by illness. So far the boys have had ear infections, viral infections… Read More »