Tomorrow is Mother’s day here in the UK and by far the two most popular gifts people give are flowers and chocolate. Now you’ll probably be thinking ‘but that’s so boring, my mum deserves better than that’! And ofcourse you’d be right. So let me introduce you to the latest object of my affection; This year, imagine giving her flowers, … [Read more…]
If you have a sweet tooth, you’re going to love this recipe for gorgeous almond croissants filled with French almond cream; perfect for a weekend brunch or a special occasion. It’s a great way to use up leftover croissants (as if that ever happens) and takes just 20 minutes to whip up. Here’s how.
There’s something wonderful about a homemade gift, especially when it’s sweet and says ‘I love you’. This special apple pie for Valentine’s Day does just that. It’s quick and easy to make with a handful of ingredients but the elaborate top shows you really made an effort.
I’ve found a recipe for the softest, fluffiest doughnuts ever and it’s so good it’d be rude not to share! Bear in mind these are cake doughnuts; the melt-in-your-mouth cousins of standard bread-y doughnuts.
A few winters ago on a particularly miserable day, I escaped to a Costa coffee-shop looking for something to improve my afternoon. One glance at the Christmas specials and I was sold. Cherry syrup, chocolate, whipped cream…what’s not to love about Black Forest anything?