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21
Sep
2017

Apple Bundt Cake With Spiced Caramel

categories: Apple, Baking, Cakes, Caramel, Fruit, Recipes, Spice, Uncategorized

A moist, lightly spiced apple bundt cake topped with a luscious spiced caramel glaze. Post sponsored by Appletiser.

Apple bundt cake with spiced caramel - a deliciously moist, spiced apple bundt cake topped with a luscious spiced caramel sauce.

Apple bundt cake with spiced caramel - a deliciously moist, spiced apple bundt cake topped with a luscious spiced caramel sauce.

We are firmly into Autumn now, and while I can’t say that I am enjoying the sudden drop in temperature and the persistent rain, it is not all bad I suppose. Autumn does bring with it some of the best foods – pumpkins, apples, pears and plums to name a few; it is my favourite time of year for baking, and I do like drinking lots of hot drinks and wearing cosy jumpers. (Although I do have a penchant for a somewhat post-apocalyptic style which means that all of my jumpers have THE MOST impracticable sleeves…). Oh, and it is also my favourite holiday – Halloween! (more…)

08
Aug
2017

Review – Joseph Joseph Titan Trash Compactor

categories: Reviews, Uncategorized

Joseph Joseph Titan Trash Compactor

Yes, this is a review of a bin, but the Titan trash compactor is no ordinary rubbish bin; It features a patented, hygienic compaction system that allows it to hold up to 3 times more waste inside than any other bin of the same size. Because it enables you to compact your waste, it means that it doesn’t need to be emptied as often, saving you money on bin liners. Also, If you are one of those unfortunate enough to have been cut down to alternate week bin collection then it means that you don’t fill up your outside bin as quickly. (more…)

28
Jul
2017

Sweetcorn And Feta Fritters

categories: Mains, Recipes, Savoury, Uncategorized, vegetarian

Sweetcorn and feta fritters - a quick and easy meal that everyone will love!

Sweetcorn and feta fritters - a quick and easy meal that everyone will love!

What are your go-to meals? The ones that you cook frequently, pretty much know the recipe for off by heart and that never disappoint. These sweetcorn and feta fritters are one of mine and I cook them, or a variation of them, probably once every few weeks. They are quick and easy to make, easily adaptable to fit whatever you happen to have in the fridge or freezer, and most importantly, delicious! (more…)

27
Jul
2017

Percy Pig Turns 25!

categories: Reviews, Uncategorized

Percy Pig

Percy pig turned 25 years old this July, yep, a whole quarter of a century! The classic sweets have been around since I was six years old so it’s safe to say that I’ve enjoyed a fair few of them in my time! It is incredibly hard to resist picking up a packet every time you pop into M&S… (more…)

05
Jun
2017

My Favourite Chocolate Layer Cake

categories: Baking, Cakes, Chocolate, Recipes, Uncategorized

The best chocolate layer cake - three layers of moist chocolate cake filled with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for any celebration!

Everyone needs a go-to chocolate cake recipe, one that is guaranteed to work every time and is perfect for any celebration, this one is mine. Three layers of rich, moist, intensely chocolaty cake smothered with smooth chocolate ganache. Obviously what constitutes the ‘ultimate’ chocolate cake is fairly subjective and not everyone will agree; but I think that this one is pretty perfect.

The best chocolate layer cake - three layers of moist chocolate cake filled with smooth chocolate ganache, perfect for any celebration!

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02
Jun
2017

Ten Minute Naan Pizza

categories: Cheese, Mains, Recipes, Savoury, Uncategorized, vegetarian

ten minute naan pizza - super quick, tasty pizza made using shop bought naan bread; ready in 10 minutes!

ten minute naan pizza - super quick, tasty pizza made using shop bought naan bread; ready in 10 minutes!

Although I do really like making my own pizza from scratch, including the dough; it can be a bit of a faff and takes a while. Not good if you are hungry and craving pizza fast! I am not a fan of shop bought pizza bases, but one really good ready-made solution is naan bread; it makes the perfect pizza base and because it is pre-baked you simply need to melt your cheese to finish off your pizza. (more…)

28
May
2017

Chocolate Berry Smoothie

categories: Blackberry, Breakfast, Cherry, Chocolate, Drinks, Fruit, Recipes, smoothie, Uncategorized, vegan

Chocolate berry smoothie - a rich, chocolatey smoothie that feels like you are drinking dessert but is totally healthy!

Chocolate berry smoothie - a rich, chocolatey smoothie that feels like you are drinking dessert but is totally healthy!

I always feel like a bit of a cheat when I post a smoothie recipe because they are so simple that it almost feels wrong to even call it a recipe; I mean, the instructions are only one line long for goodness sake! Nevertheless, I having been making this chocolate berry smoothie a lot recently so thought that I would go ahead and share it as I like it so much. (more…)

25
Apr
2017

Tangzhong Burger Buns

categories: Baking, Bread, Buns and Rolls, Recipes, Uncategorized

Tangzhong burger buns - super soft burger buns made using the tangzhong method (Hokkaido milk bread)

I love the tangzhong method of bread baking, it gives such great results every time – pillowy soft, slightly sweet, incredibly versatile bread. If you haven’t heard of tangzhong before then it is quite simple; it just involves making a cooked paste of flour and water which is added to the bread dough; the dough is quite sticky, so is best made in a stand mixer, but it stays soft for days and is SO good! (more…)

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