The London edition of Cake International took place at Alexandra Palace earlier this month. If you’ve not been before it’s a fabulous place to see show stopping sugarcraft at close quarters, watch celebrity baking demos and of course the ultimate shopping experience for baking and cake decorating equipment. Below you’ll discover a run down of […]
Win a copy of Bake Off Crème de la Crème book
Who has been watching the new Bake Off Crème de la Crème series on BBC2? I have been agog since the first episode and rushed out the buy the Crème de la Crème book* – that’s my copy above. And just for fun I thought I’d give away another copy to one of my readers. […]
Pesto Courgette Muffins
These courgette muffins with herby pesto are quick and easy to make. Believe it or not I was badgered into buying a spiraliser by Ted who had seen one demonstrated in Lakeland then as soon as we’d brought it home he was determined to record an “unboxing video” for YouTube. This was around one year […]
20 carb loading snacks for energy
Not long ago I’d mindlessly grab snacks such as chocolate bars to combat boredom or out of sheer habit. After losing over three stones in six months my snacking habits have changed completely. I still snack between meals but I’m more likely to reach for naturally sweet treats with slow burning carbs. I have found this […]
Interview with Urvashi Roe
Welcome to a new series of foodie interviews where I chat to my favourite baking personalities and writers. Starting the series, I am very grateful to former Great British Bake Off participant Urvashi Roe for taking time out of her schedule to chat about her latest food projects whilst training for the London Marathon (this weekend). This […]
Paris at Easter
Easter in Paris is becoming a habit. This was our third Easter trip to Paris in five years and we are definitely creatures of habit with our favourite places to visit in Paris off the tourist trail. We were guests of Eurocamp to Maisons-Laffitte holiday parc and spend Easter exploring Paris. For more detailed explorations of the […]
Iced Coffee Souffles Dessert with Cordon Bleu London
These miniature iced coffee soufflés are a light mousse like dessert finished with a hand piped chocolate feather. Recipe by Le Cordon Bleu. I have only previously made baked goats’ cheese soufflés so my curiousity was piqued upon an invite by Great Italian Chefs to an evening where how to make Iced Coffee Soufflés would […]
Bake of the Week April 12-19
There has been a biscuit shortage in the UK recently so I was tickled by these realistic Bourbon Biscuits at Tin & Thyme submitted to this week’s #BAKEoftheWEEK. You may have noticed me being rather quiet on the Bake of the Week front in the past fortnight – it’s been a trying time behind the scenes […]
Canal Saint Martin: The Authentic Paris Neighbourhood You’ll Want to Visit Again and Again
Just two stops from Gare du Nord, the funky Canal Saint Martin district in 10th arrondissement of Paris is the perfect base for Eurostar breaks or arrivals from Charles de Gaulle airport. If you’re looking for a neighbourhood to make the most of your stay in the French capital, one that feels genuinely Parisian, walkable […]
Top Patisseries in Paris Virtual Tour
Window shopping for cake is my favourite pastime and I adore admiring French patisseries. Paris’s Left Bank is packed with patisseries and chocolatiers so it’s heaven for cake voyeurs and baking addicts. Carrie Bradshaw may have tirelessly admired shoes whereas for me it’s choux. Left Bank resident and friend Hilda took me on a walking tour […]
Maisons-Laffitte camping in Paris
Maisons-Lafitte is a smart suburb of north west Paris. Excellent transport links make it an ideal base from which to reach the French capital. We were guests of Eurocamp at Camping International Maisons-Laffitte holiday parc over Easter weekend. GETTING TO MAISONS-LAFFITTE Eurocamp can organise cross channel ferry crossings as part of your booking so we […]
21 things to do in Paris with kids
It’s easy to entertain children in Paris. Here are some fun ideas for things to do in Paris with kids. We finally made it to Paris with Ted and he had a whale of a time. Everything is exciting in a new city for a seven year old but we had to start with the most […]
