Monster pancakes post commissioned by Hotel Transylvania 2. Have you ever tried pancake art? Me neither and I never imagined it could be so tricky. I figured having piped movie character cookies it would be a doddle. So when I was asked to create some monster pancakes to celebrate the launch of kids animated comedy […]
Edamame Bean Soup with Apple and Bacon
Easy edamame bean soup with apple and bacon. Quick to make with a power blender, recipe commissioned by Bramley Apples. Have you ever been anxious about something not being quite right and then it completely surpassed your expectations? I had my doubts about this flavour combination. My instinct said it should work but I was […]
Space Party Cookies (Capture the Flag movie) 7 Cute Designs
Make space party cookies for a kids space party. 7 Cute cookie designs for moon, astronauts, NASA, space rockets and US flag with a cookie decorating planner. This post was originally commissioned to promote the Capture the Flag movie in 2016. There’s a super cute movie out about some kids who end up in space […]
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Twenty Alternatives to Mince Pies
A collection of twenty alternatives to mince pies; we never tire of traditional mince pies but still like trying something new.
Mince Pie Dessert – Easy Puff Pastry Pudding
Much easier than making mince pies – try this deconstructed mince pie dessert inspired by Carluccio’s.
Prosecco Spritz Cocktail with Appletiser and Brandy
Here is an easy Prosecco cocktail for Christmas parties. I am a fan of the fizz so every cocktail menu has my eyes skipping towards those made with sparkling drinks. Prosecco always goes down well at a party but for extra razzamatazz during the Christmas season I have concocted my own cocktail using Appletiser and brandy. […]
A Weekend in Barcelona
A weekend in Barcelona is not enough, we crammed in a lot but need to go back! Trip made as a guest of Travel Supermarket. It’s so easy to get to Barcelona it makes the perfect weekend getaway. It’s so easy and affordable you even hear stories of people commuting from Barcelona to the UK because […]
30 Minute Soda Bread
Make this easy soda bread recipe in under 30 minutes. No kneading, no proving required. Perfect for dipping with winter vegetable soups. Updated 2026 · Post originally commissioned by Glorious – references to an old competition have been taken out. Have you ever tried soda bread? It’s a dense wholemeal loaf that’s high on flavour and […]
Sunday Lunch at Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa Restaurant
Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa Restaurant in the City of London specialises in roast meat dishes so where better to enjoy a Sunday lunch? Review upon invitation from Barbecoa, who have since closed a few years after original publication of this post. Time flies. Here’s me thinking some day I must get around to trying Jamie Oliver’s […]
James Bond Cupcakes – Martini or Tuxedo Style
Shake and stir yourself for the ultimate James Bond party with these two easy James Bond cupcakes designs: 007 Martini Cupcakes served in martini glasses or more detailed white tuxedos. The 007 tuxedo cupcakes with chocolate bases and red icing, shown here alongside the Martini Cupcakes were originally commissioned by Bake With Stork – the […]
Chocolate Cookie Cups for Ice Cream
You can make these praline dipped chocolate cookie cups in advance, and fill them up with ice cream for an easy dessert. Updated 2026 · Recipe commissioned by Great British Chefs and Haagen Dazs. You know I am not a typical coffee drinker. I have written about this before. My preferred way to drink coffee […]
