Blueberry Cinnamon Tarts
In the novel “Blackberry Wine”, Joanne Harris’ follow up to Chocolat, the protagonist inheri…
baking
Cake A Difference for Bliss (Basic Cupcake Recipe)
Gel food colouring has infinitely improved my confidence making icing. After the problems I’d ha…
Very Hungry Caterpillar Cake with 24 Cute Cupcakes Body
This Very Hungry Caterpillar cake was my first creation for a stranger. Someone emailed a picture making a ver…
Leek Goats Cheese Tart
I am fond of the word "quiche" as my Grandma Kitty used to remind me of an occasion when I embarassed her in N…
Cream Cheese Blondies
Final installment of my trio of recipes using up seasonal ingredients. Having dealt with the mincemeat and che…
Mince Pie Ice Cream (to use up Mince Pies)
Still a few mince pies knocking about after Christmas? Use up left over mince pies and save a taste of Christm…
13 Desserts of Provence: French Christmas Eve Tradition
A quick version of the 13 desserts of Provence this Christmas - 13 desserts but a manageable amount to eat!
Mini Almond Crumble Mince Pies
My grandmother always made dozens of mince pies at Christmas. She used to mix her pastry with orange juice ins…
Gingerbread Angel Cupcakes
“Gravy in cupcakes?” my husband cried. Well. Crazier things have happened… Saturday was, sh…
Plum Tarte Tatins
This is ridiculously easy. In fact I may boast that I have discovered the Holy Grail: a cooked pudding that is…
Banana Pecan Fudge Cake
I’ve seen the light. In November it is very definitely outside. Most of these pictures were taken outdo…
Banoffee Cupcakes with Cream Cheese
These sticky banoffee cupcakes are made with cream cheese icing. They are a fantastic way to use up left over…
