Perfect day?

What is a perfect day? There are good and not so good days! But the days when you are able to be in your happy place, being able to do the things you love; being able to go for a walk with your loved one; to feel the […]

Clafoutis inspired cranberry dessert

This Clafoutis inspired cranberry dessert is very easy to rustle up and a great way to use up fresh cranberries. I made a clafoutis some time ago, and based on that, I made this dessert (can’t call this a clafoutis though), with some alterations for a cakey texture. […]

Chocolate almond sponge

This delicious chocolate almond sponge does not contain any butter / oil or any raising agent. Filled and covered with a light ganache and topped with almond flakes for an added texture, it is a simple and easy to make cake, perfect with your cuppa. I haven’t really […]

Bacon, rosemary and cheese muffins

These bacon, rosemary and cheese muffins are a breeze to make. This recipe can be put together with the minimum of fuss. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven for breakfast or as a snack. With the weather lifting up, the gardening chores have increased. Between weeding, planting, […]

Upside down blood orange, semolina, almond and olive oil cake

This moist upside down blood orange, semolina, almond and olive oil cake also includes whole wheat which makes it quite substantial. A small piece goes a long way. The moist crumb with a slight bite, coupled with the almost marmalade like topping is an absolute delight. Blood oranges […]

Eggless goats cheese and sun dried tomato mini muffins

These eggless goats cheese and sun dried tomato mini muffins are a breeze to rustle up and taste great. They are perfect bite sized snacks. And one can practically make and enjoy them in half and hour or perhaps even less. Christmas and New year celebrations have long […]

Whole wheat fruit and nut cake

This whole wheat fruit and nut cake is my take on the traditional Christmas fruitcake. It is a lighter version and every crumb is delicious. Moreover, it is also a tried and tasted recipe in many households for a good few years! This Christmas cake recipe is from […]

Citrus cornmeal olive oil cake

This citrus cornmeal olive oil cake is a very moist cake with citrusy flavours running through it and with a slight bite from the pine nuts. I first baked this cake many years ago; read that as (12-13 yeas ago) and I remember being super pleased with the […]

Halloween themed cupcake toppers

These Halloween themed cupcake toppers were made a few years ago. They may look spooky, but are really delicious. So, if you can move past the severed fingers or gouged out bloodshot eyeballs or the ghosts that adorn the tops of the cupcakes, they are quite delicious underneath. […]

Whole wheat apple and cinnamon cake

This whole wheat apple and cinnamon cake is full of autumnal flavours. It has a slightly firm topping from the demerara sugar and the most delightfully soft crumb. It was bursting with the warm flavour of cinnamon and pieces of apples in each bite. Autumn has truly arrived […]