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 »
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 »
Plum and almond crumble cake
I am fed up of waiting for my friends. I’ve said it now. This isn’t a rant about lateness, oh no. This is a missive to my friends… Read More »
Love cupcakes
What does love feel like? When I was 15 and fell in love for the first time with a thud and a clang it made me feel sky… Read More »
Fruit loaf with brandy butter icing
A Christmassy cake that doesn’t make your teeth itch from fondant icing, or break them with fondant’s posh Royal sister. An honest fruit loaf, flecked with toasted almonds,… Read More »
All about cake pops
I’m a bit of a late adopter with some things. I was almost a teenager when I learnt to ride a bike. I only recently got my first… Read More »
Mini lemon brioche
Sometimes you shouldn’t ask questions in case you get the wrong answers. I once voiced a concern to an ex that I was carrying a good stone too… Read More »
Death by chocolate cake
Forgive me the name. I remember many a cake being called this in the 80s, mostly on chain pub menus. Not sure I ever felt those mass produced,… Read More »
A birthday cake fit for a princess (or prince)
I am sure birthdays were easier when I was a kid. Obviously easier for me as all I did was turn up, (or rather get driven to the… Read More »
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