Carrot Cake is proving to be one of the most popular cakes to bake during this Stay At Home time. It’s great to see a resurgence in home baking ! I’ve loved Carrot Cake for as long as I can remember and this recipe I first developed when I had a stall at St. George’s…
If you have time on your hands for some Easter baking, here are some suggestions. Easter has become synonymous with chocolate eggs but there’s so much more to Easter Baking. Simnel Cake and Hot Cross buns are classics and absolutely delicious if you make them yourself. I have been making Simnel Cake for 20 odd…
We could all do with some immune boosting foods right now. This is a lovely simple, vibrant soup that makes you feel better just to look at. It is made with ingredients that should be easily available but if you can’t get something don’t worry just leave it out. The spinach is what gives the…
Time to get out the flour, eggs and milk and start making some pancakes. They’re very easy when you know how . My mother always made Scotch Pancakes ( like above ), crépes which we filled with butter, sugar and lemon and then Crépes Suzette which are decadent and delicious with a rich buttery, orange…
Spring is fast approaching and I can’t wait for the warmer days and getting out in the garden again. I have ambitious plan for beds of riotous colour this year. Time permitting! On the food front the first of the lovely forced rhubarb is in the shops now and the homegrown garden variety should be…