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• Treat Petite September - Round Up

  

  I'm really enjoying that me and Cakeyboi decided to stop theming Treat Petite as it's so great to see such a variety of yummy treats every month! Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Midnight Blue Velvet Cake & Bake Box 5 Unboxing

  

  My fifth Bake Box of the year arrived last week and in typical fashion I got rather over excited about the contents. If you've not heard of Bake Box before... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Churros with Chocolate Dip: GBBO Week #4

  

  The Great British Bake Off has hit the headlines as the news broke that it was leaving the BBC for Channel 4, and then a further blow came when Mel Sue... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eight Strand Plaited Loaf: GBBO Week #3

  

  It was bread week on The Great British Bake Off and there were bread puns aplenty as Mel and Sue opened the show on a (bread) roll and wearing loafers - you... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blackcurrant & Mascarpone Viennese Whirls: GBBO Week #2

  

  This week on The Great British Bake Off was biscuit week. Sue Perkins was missing from the episode this week due to a family bereavement at the time of... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Treat Petite September

  

  Welcome to Treat Petite September!If you haven't already, don't forget to check out August's Round Up over on Cakeyboi for an eyeful of tasty bakes including... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Nectarine & Bilberry Custard Tart

  

  I think of myself as quite knowledgeable when it comes to food so when I haven't heard of something it really intrigues me. I'd never heard of bilberries before... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Jaffa Cakes: GBBO Season Seven Begins!

  

  The Great British Bake Off is back for it's seventh year on our TV screens and this means that my yearly 'bake along' commences too. If you're new to my blog -... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Making 100 Butterbeer Wedding Cupcakes

  

  I don't make cakes for a living, but when one of my best friends, who I've known for 13 years, asked me to make her wedding cupcakes I didn't hesitate to agree! Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Traybake & Bake Box 4 Unboxing

  

  Bake Box 4 arrived last week and as usual I was very excited to find out what was inside! If you've not heard of Bake Box before it's a bi-monthly subscription... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Funfetti Birthday Cake

  

  It was my birthday this weekend and I've just got back from a lovely weekend in Windemere. I fancied a quiet one this year, but of course had to have some... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Treat Petite July - Round Up

  

  It's really not been baking weather for the last couple of weeks so if you've been in the kitchen baking things then I salute you! Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

  

  It's cherry season and I am going through my yearly obsession with those delicious dark red berries. I even bought a cherry pitter to make eating them a... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Treat Petite July

  

  Welcome to Treat Petite July!If you haven't already, don't forget to check out June's Round Up over on Cakeyboi, the theme was Fit For A Queen, and the entries... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

  

  As I am a huge fan of ice cream, finding new ways to enjoy eating it is high on my list of favourite activites. As is discovering new exciting flavours of ice... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Queen of Puddings Cupcakes

  

  This year in the UK we are celebrating our Queen's 90th Birthday, and of course one of the main focuses of the celebration is food. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 10 Foodie Tips for Venice

  

  I've recently returned from a short trip to the beautiful and unique city of Venice in Italy. It's been a dream place of mine to visit for as long as I can... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Treat Petite May - Round Up

  

  I hope you've all been enjoying the weather recently, it certainly has been picnic weather! This month's Treat Petite theme was 'Picnic Treats' and we've had a... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana & Coconut No Churn Ice Cream

  

  Delicious magazine is the last of three magazine subscriptions I've received from Magazine.co.uk. It's packed full of a huge variety of recipes, from cheese... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cheese, Sundried Tomato & Pesto Scones

  

  We had a bit of sunshine in Manchester last week. As we don't get it very often I always feel a social pressure to get out there and spend time in the sun, sit... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES