I was so delighted to receive the Russell Hobbs Aura 6 in 1 Hand Blender to review and to use to bake a Nutella Cheesecake recipe. They are such a well known and respected brand in the UK. A brand I grew up with, and who have continued to produce modern and reliable products. Nutella No …
recipes
Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies Vegan Recipe
Vegan Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies now that is a recipe I thought I would never bake, but I am up for a challenge. So when my friend Linda who owns The Ferns, a Vegetarian Bed and Breakfast in Shropshire, was coming by for a cuppa and a catch up I promised I would bake some Vegan biscuits. We …
Recipe Mini Eclairs with Violet Essence Icing
I have discover choux pastry with this easy bake Mini Eclairs with violet essence icing. I was inspired by the Rose Eclairs I had at my Fortnum and Mason Afternoon Tea, this was my first time at making choux pastry, which I have to say is one of the easiest pastries to make – or is …
Vanilla Macaroons Recipe and Using a Macaroon Mat
Macaroons are one of my sisters favourite sweet treats to eat, though I have never been tempted with them, not a huge fan of almonds. My sister kindly lent me her Marks and Spencers Delicious Macaroons book along with a special macaroon mat, which proved invaluable. Though a little time consuming they were reasonably easy to make. I …
Easter Rocky Road and Chocolate Nest Cupcakes
I love baking for Easter, there are so many difference treats to choose from, instead of hitting my bookshelf of recipe books I visited the Baking Mad website. I was lucky enough to receive a parcel of chocolate related Silver Spoon goodies from Baking Mad, so it seem only logical to choose something chocolaty. There is …
Books, recipes, cakes and bakes for the year ahead
I have quite a collection of recipe books, mostly for cakes, bakes or biscuits. I spent some time during the Christmas with a cup of coffee flicking through some of them. It was then I realised there were so many great recipes that I have never actually baked. So I grabbed myself a notepad and …
Showstopper Chequerboard Cake Recipe with Home Bargains
Would I like to bake a Showstopper Cake? The lovely people at Home Bargains have sent me a selection of some of their great products so I can get involved with the #GBBO craze and bake my very own Showstopper cake. I turned to my Great British Bake Off book and had a flick through …
Whitworths Great Office Bake Off – September Loaf Bakes #GOBO
Carrot Cake With the Great British Bake Off back on our screens it seems the whole of the UK has got baking mania again. So when Whitworths Sugar told me all about their Great Office Bake Off, how could I and my work colleagues resist joining in the challenge. To be honest there are lots of bakers in …
Butterscotch Brownies Recipe
I know what your thinking? You’re looking at the Butterscotch Brownies below thinking rich, decadent, calorific – and you could just eat it them right now. These wonderful Butterscotch Brownies make a rich and sticky alternate dessert to Christmas Pudding. They cab also be made in mini versions and gift wrapped as gifts, as I …