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The Baking Explorer
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My journey through the wonderful world of baking and the delicious treats I make along the way
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Chocolate & Goji Berry Risotto
So this risotto looks pretty sinful, right? Rich dark chocolate mixed with creamy rice... well, it is actually very saintly! Not only is it packed with... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Cakes of Cake International 2014
A few weeks ago I went to Cake International - The Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating Baking Show - at EventCity in Manchester. You may have already read my post on... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Treat Petite March - Round Up
This month's theme for Treat Petite was 'Ireland'. This meant anything traditionally Irish, made with Irish ingredients or inspired by Ireland and/or St... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Iced Biscuits: Cookie Stamp Review
I recently got sent a cookie stamp by Chef'n to try out. A cookie stamp not only cuts out the shape of your biscuits, but also imprints a pattern or image into... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Guinness Brownies
Happy St Patrick's Day! These delicious moist brownies are the perfect way to celebrate the day. The addition of Guinness to the chocolate mixture intensifies... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mary Berry at Cake International
At the weekend I visited Cake International - The Sugarcraft, Cake Decorating Baking Show - at EventCity in Manchester. For the second year the show, the... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Treat Petite March
Welcome to Treat Petite March!If you haven't already, head on over to Cakeyboi to check out the amazing entries we received for February's Loved Ones theme, so... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Strawberry Fudge
Yay! I'm back as my laptop is all fixed and I can finally post this yummy fudge that I made my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. Sorry the recipe is late, but don'... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Lemon Angel Food Cake with 7-minute Frosting
I made this cake for the latest Manchester South Clandestine Cake Club meeting. The theme was Winter Olympics. I had already decided to make an Lemon Angel... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Treat Petite Round Up - January
This month's theme for Treat Petite was 'Free From'. Which meant any recipe that was sugar free, flour free, butter free, egg free... you get the picture! Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Healthier ANZAC Biscuits
I absolutely love these yummy oaty biscuits which originate from Australia. I have made them before, but as I'm trying to be healthier at the moment I decided t... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Can you believe that this dish is carb free? What I mean is that this is not your average pizza... The crust, or base, of the pizza is made from cauliflower, eg... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Six Things To Do With... Wholemeal Flour
Wholemeal flour (not to be confused with whole-wheat flour) contains all of the wheat grain and is packed with fibre, protein, minerals and vitamins. Read more
Posted on 12 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Banana & Cranberry Breakfast Muffins
As you may expect from a person who's hobby is baking delicious cakes and other tasty treats, my waistline has been expanding recently. So it's time to sort it... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Treat Petite January
Welcome to Treat Petite January!If you haven't already, head on over to Cakeyboi to check out the mammoth amount of entries we received for December's Happy... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Chocolate & Vanilla Pinwheel Biscuits
When I was browsing recipes and ideas for Christmas biscuits to make for my family, I came across these fabulous pinwheel cookies by Sugary Winzy. I just had... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Gingerbread Cake
This gorgeous spicy golden cake is part of a set of recipes put together by Schwartz to get you started into the world of baking. Read more
Posted on 20 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Orange & Ginger Slice
These delicious slices are filled with festive flavour and are great little treats for parties and family gatherings. They are so simple and quick to make, whic... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Mulled Wine Cupcakes
If there's one drink that really says Christmas, it's got to be mulled wine. I'm pretty sure it's only drank around Christmas time, and I know a lot of people... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
BBC Good Food Show Winter
Last week I headed to the NEC in Birmingham for the BBC Good Food Show Winter. The show consisted of 100's of award winning producers of quality food and... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES