Not another rose, vanilla and raspberry cake!
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 »
5 ways with the humble Victoria sponge
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 »
How to ice a cupcake…
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 »
No mixer required chocolate cake
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 »
Vanilla, rose and raspberry cake
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 & cranberry hot cross buns
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 »
Caramel coffee cupcakes
When I worked in advertising one of my clients was a supermarket. So in March as Easter loomed we talked a lot about Christmas turkeys, mincemeat and of… Read More »
Lemon and coconut meringue layer stack
Things haven’t been great recently. That’s an understatement. I want to be one of those women who’s brave and pulls stoic faces when asked if she’s okay. Instead… Read More »
Pecan & banoffee mini pavolovas
I am almost never late. I hate lateness for all the reasons anyone might do. It implies a certain sense of importance… that the late person somehow thinks… Read More »
Blueberry, lime and chocolate chip muffins
I am confused about the number 3. At university and in the world of advertising, anything with three components was a Good Thing. We used to talk a lot about… Read More »
