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• Peanut Butter Oreo Truffles

  

  I recently posted a recipe for a Golden Oreo Cheesecake that I'd made with one of the new oreo flavours that have recently been released in the UK. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Honey & Orange Cupcakes

  

  I've mentioned before that I attend my local Women's Institute (WI) on a monthly basis. Well last month's meeting was a bit different in that we had an outing t... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Plum & Limoncello Tart: GBBO Week #6

  

  Before I start with my review of this week's episode of The Great British Bake Off, you may recognise this tart if you follow my blog as I already posted it bac... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sweet Potato Brownies with Honey Cream Cheese: GBBO Week #5

  

  The Great British Bake Off has followed the same format of episode themes for a few years now, so it was great to see it move with the latest food trends and... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rainbow Spanische Windtorte: GBBO Week #4

  

  Dessert week on The Great British Bake Off was probably the most stressful week so far! A lot went wrong for the bakers, especially in the signature challenge. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Treat Petite August - Round Up

  

  The theme for this month's Treat Petite was The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) and anything made on any previous series could be submitted (as long as it was... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Prosciutto, Manchego and Balsamic Onion Soda Bread: GBBO Week #3

  

  I have to say, bread week on The Great British Bake Off was absolutely phenomenal! The contestants started by making a quick bread, also called soda bread. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Golden Oreo Cheesecake

  

  We are pretty familiar with Oreos now in the UK, but unlike America we don't have easy access to all the different Oreo flavours and varieties. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Dipped Almond & Orange Biscotti: GBBO Week #2

  

  We're on week two and that means biscuits on The Great British Bake Off. The first challenge was to make Biscotti - an Italian, twice-baked biscuit. They had... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mini Black Forest Cakes: GBBO Season Six Begins!

  

  My favourite baking show was back on TV last week and I was excited as always to see who the new bakers were and what challenges they would be faced with. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baking Class at Wilmslow Cookery School

  

  Last weekend I was invited to Wilmslow Cookery School by Joe's Bloggers in partnership with Curry's and Kenwood, to experience the school's Introduction to... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Vegetable Omelette

  

  As an office worker I'm always on the lookout for healthy and nutritious lunch ideas. I like things that are easy to make, can be frozen and are transported... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Treat Petite August

  

  Welcome to Treat Petite August!If you haven't checked out July's Round Up over on Cakeyboi yet, please have a look. The theme was Summertime Special and there... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Popcorn Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream

  

  I've been really busy this month, which is why my blog has been a bit quieter than usual. Last night I had a party for my 30th birthday (the actual day is on... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apricot Swirl Cheesecake Squares

  

  I am constantly looking for ways to use up ingredients as I really hate wasting food. Apricot jam is one of those things I use in very small quantities when... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pimms Cupcakes

  

  I joined my local WI (Women's Institute) at the beginning of the year as I wanted to meet some new people in my local area. I've been attending the meetings... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Treat Petite June - Round Up

  

  The theme for this month's Treat Petite was 'Let's Get Fruity'. I don't know about you, but with the sun finally showing it's face, I'm craving fruit and... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Double Chocolate Cake for Father's Day

  

  Silver Mushroom, a homeware retailer, contacted me recently as they have conducted a survey to find out what treats the men in our lives wanted the most on... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Top 10 Kitchen Cleaning Life Hacks & Win Dettol Products!

  

  I don't know about you, but I love a good cleaning tip for my kitchen. I'm always in there baking, cooking or eating! So keeping it clean and tidy is important. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Double Chocolate & Strawberry Muffins

  

  I recently got sent some of Urban Fruit's products to try out in my baking. They make dried fruit that they gently bake at low temperatures and they never add... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES