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• Fat-Free Banana, Date & Maple Syrup Loaf

  

  A couple of weeks ago, I saw a bunch of blackening bananas in the supermarket, reduced to just 10p. Knowing I had a free evening ahead – I hastily picked them u... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lemon and Lavender Cake

  

  What to get the baker who has everything – well a cake calendar of course! This one hangs pride of place in our kitchen, and proved a great inspiration for... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Pudding Pantry, Nottingham

  

  They say word-of-mouth is one of the best ways to get noticed – and who am I to contest. This lovely new little bakery/coffee shop was recommended by a friend,... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gluten Free Chocolate Birthday Cake

  

  A couple of weeks back we had a big birthday to celebrate in our office, for which it was deemed I should make a cake (no hardship really!). Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

  

  A beautiful summers day and perfect excuse to use some more of my treats from Sugar and Crumbs.A quick taste test and I was instantly smitten with their Pink... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Despicable Me Minion Birthday Cake

  

  Another year, another birthday for Rob, complete with epic cake! This year he requested a minion – and of course I was only too happy to oblige. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creme Egg Cookie Pizza

  

  Ah Easter. That one time of the year when excessive chocolate consumption is not only allowed, but positively encouraged. A four day weekend with little else... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hen Party Cupcakes

  

  This weekend I was part of a great hen party and delighted to make cupcakes for our afternoon of fun and games (before descending into evening chaos! Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• CCC at The Cake & Bake Show, Manchester 2014

  

  Yesterday I was privileged to be a part of the Clandestine Cake Club stall at Cake and Bake Manchester 2014. CCC founder Lynn Hill had wanted us organisers to b... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dad’s 60th Birthday Liquorice Allsorts Cake

  

  You may have guessed from the title, but today is my lovely dad’s 60th birthday. If this doesn’t call for a cake, what does!Liquorice allsorts are one of his... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pink (Fluffy) Unicorn Baby Cake

  

  Today we finally got chance to visit friends of ours who had their second baby girl about a month ago. And she was absolutely worth the wait – spending the whol... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Celebratory Baileys Cheesecake

  

  I’d originally planned this cheesecake after Christmas, but this weekend a perfect occasion sprung up – Rob and I got engaged! Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Strawberry Swirl Meringues

  

  Here is the second recipe from my Birthday Afternoon Tea – I can’t believe it was two weeks ago already!These little meringues are so easy to make, perfectly... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Bites

  

  As promised, the first of the recipes from my lovely Afternoon Tea Birthday Party last weekend. This one is quick, easy, gluten (and flour) -free, and best of... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Birthday Afternoon Tea Party

  

  Ah yes, the week of my birthday, where, once again, friends and family gather to eat their own body weight in cake. There is a definite theme to all my... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana and Salted Caramel Birthday Cupcakes

  

  Happy Birthday to me! Well, yesterday actually, but who’s counting Continuing the brilliant tradition of taking cakes into the office for my birthday, these... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coffee Biscuit Bites

  

  Last night I donned my apron to whip up these little biscuit bites, for a number of very good reasons. Firstly, I need to start saving egg whites to make... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Valentine’s Day Hidden Heart Design Red Velvet Bundt Cake

  

  Valentine’s Day in our house always has one thing on the menu – red velvet cake. Since the first Red Velvet Cake I made for Rob 3 years ago when we’d just... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Black Forest Chocolate and Cherry Cupcakes

  

  Last week, the lovely folk over at Sugar and Crumbs sent me over a selection of their products to try. Expecting just a couple of packets in a jiffy bag, imagin... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• White Chocolate and Brownie Cheesecake

  

  This recipe has actually be lurking for about 3 months now, such is the busy period it’s been. A scrappy post-it in my kitchen and a whole heap of photos... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES