Reviews

The Big Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2018

December 2, 2018 by hannahhossack 3 Comments

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a foodie? Read the Domestic Gothess 2018 foodies Christmas gift guide for inspiration and enter the giveaway for a chance to win awesome foodie prizes!

It is that time of year when I start to panic about not having bought any Christmas presents for anyone yet and wrack my brains trying to think what to get for people. I am not great at finding the perfect gift, except when it comes to foodies! If you are struggling to find a gift for the foodie in your life then read on as I’ve got loads of inspiration for you here!…

Mocha Hazelnut Milk & Froothie Optimum Vac2 Vacuum Blender Review

June 1, 2018 by hannahhossack 4 Comments

Mocha hazelnut milk – the best way to drink your coffee is in this from scratch hazelnut milk with chocolate and coffee! (Vegan/refined sugar free).

Have you ever tried making your own nut milk? It is easy to do, and while it does require some preparation as the nuts need to soak overnight, it results in a much creamier, more flavourful milk than those that you can buy at the store. You can also flavour it as you like, as I did here with this delicious mocha hazelnut milk….

Chai Spiced Cashew Butter & Froothie Optimum 9400 Review

January 24, 2018 by hannahhossack 4 Comments

Chai spiced cashew butter – a delicious, flavourful homemade nut butter; you’ll want to slather it on everything!

Have you ever tried making your own nut butter? It is really easy to do and you can make so many different delicious combinations. The only problem is that you do need a food processor or blender that is powerful enough to cope with it – I did once manage to burn out the motor of a flimsier model whilst making praline paste (which is basically the same as nut butter)….

An Evening Of Cheese, Wine And Pickle Pairing

December 14, 2017 by hannahhossack 1 Comment

Learn how different cheeses, pickles and chutneys can affect the taste of wine, enabling you to pick the best combination! Post sponsored by Branston.

Cheese and wine is an obvious combination; but have you ever really thought about exactly what wine to pair with which cheese and what to serve as an accompaniment to really get the best flavour out of the combination? I certainly hadn’t until I was invited along by Branston to an evening of learning about wine, cheese and pickle pairing and had my eyes opened to a whole new world of flavour enhancement….

The Big Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2017

December 5, 2017 by hannahhossack 67 Comments

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a foodie? Read the Domestic Gothess 2017 foodies Christmas gift guide for inspiration and enter the giveaway for a chance to win prizes!

Review – Joseph Joseph Titan Trash Compactor

August 8, 2017 by hannahhossack 4 Comments

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….

Higgidy Pies Review – My Kind Of Perfect.

March 10, 2017 by hannahhossack 1 Comment

It is no secret that I love to cook; I mean, I run a food blog for goodness sake! But even the most passionate of cooks have days where they really don’t want to have to cook, or just don’t have time to; and on those kinds of days I am happy to turn to something pre-made for a quick and easy meal. My most common go-to’s are pizza, tortelloni, or, my favourite, a Higgidy pie or quiche with salad….

Clementine Marmalade & ThermoPop Review & Giveaway!

January 9, 2017 by hannahhossack 137 Comments

Clementines are really cheap in the shops at the moment so I ended up buying two and a half kilograms of them; I’ve been eating several of them a day but wanted to make something to use a few of them up. I really enjoy preserving, particularly when it is cold and dark outside; there is something comforting about the process and winter just makes me want to hole up at home and stockpile homemade foods so I chose to make marmalade with them. The wonderful smell of it simmering away on the stove will also make your house smell like an orange grove, which is enough to brighten up even the most miserable and wet of days….

Chocolate Ginger Pumpkin Bread Wreath & September & October Degustabox Review

November 4, 2016 by hannahhossack 28 Comments

Are we over pumpkin yet or do I still have time to share a couple more recipes? Given than tinned pumpkin will keep for years and butternut squash is available year round there’s really no reason why we should be limited to a short ‘pumpkin season’, and yet I feel like if I were to share pumpkin recipes in the Summer they would just sink without a trace. I’ve got a couple more to share before everyone loses interest, starting with this chocolate ginger pumpkin bread wreath….

Mini Bleeding Heart Halloween Cakes

October 28, 2016 by hannahhossack 15 Comments

Mini bleeding heart Halloween cakes – mini red velvet layer cakes topped with a realistic bleeding heart cake & ganache ‘blood’. Step by step picture instructions and a vegan version included.

I haven’t had as much fun in the kitchen in a long time as I had making these mini bleeding heart Halloween cakes. Yes I am still trying to clean the food colouring off my hands and worktops but it was a fun and almost therapeutic craft project. …