Another year, another birthday, another cold! It was inevitable that I would get sick just in time for Lucy’s birthday party, as I’ve done many years previously. However, that didn’t stop me from treating my lady…Continue Reading
Oct 042019
Tag: Cherry
May 242019
For Lucy’s sister’s birthday party, I made a cherry bakewell cake. This cake is rich in almond favour with a tang from Greek yogurt, and the juicy cherry compote balances out the sweetness of the frosting.…Continue Reading
Mar 032018
I always said to my colleagues that I would bring in cupcakes, but I never had the time. Another reason for not taking cupcakes to work is that I couldn’t easily transport them. For Christmas, both…Continue Reading
Dec 232016
For my last post before Christmas, I thought I would stick with a classic – shortbread. But, finding a ‘perfect’ shortbread recipe is actually quite tricky. There is the traditional Scottish variety that comes in bars…Continue Reading