When I bake, generally speaking I eat 1.. the rest get given away I beieve that is the secret to staying healthy and in shape. This category stores my lovely baking and sweet thing recipes but remember my top tip!
Gluten Free baking can be a challenge at times – sometimes the end result is a bit dry. The banana in these makes sure that doesn’t happen, just make sure they are really ripe before using. This is a super easy recipe and versatile, throw into a loaf tin or muffin cases if you are in a real hurry. They are beautiful just out of … Continue reading Banana Loaves with chocolate chips
So I’m not working yet it seems like I have no time to post new recipes !! who knew there was so much out there to occupy my free time… The last 2 months have flown by and I couldn’t honestly tell you what I do every day, apart from lots of cooking (note to self, you have to actually publish the recipes), working out, … Continue reading Apple and Almond Tray Bake with Glazed Blurberries
I make lots of chocolate cakes & tarts and while there is no way to make them completely healthy and caloriefree (is that a word?) I try make sure I have done a workout first and also used really good quality ingredients. If you keep the cocoa solids content high then the resulting chewy chocolaty tart will be worth it. Made with a mix of … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Prune Tart
I am going to be honest – this recipe is all about the creme anglaise, The pear tart is just a vehicle to deliver the taste – a custard delivery system really – the tart is great and full of flavour but definitely taking second stage to the creme anglaise. My other half rescued the bourbon from a party and I’m not sure he quite … Continue reading Bourbon Creme Anglaise & Pear Frangipane Tart
It won’t be the first time I have mentioned ‘When I lived in Rome’ but … When I lived in Rome, my Italian teacher was someone I became really friendly with and her father was a baker from Pisa. I was lucky enough to spend some time with her and this included a visit to the Bakery seeing the huge numbers of beautiful Panettone’s coming … Continue reading Sugar & Spice – Christmas Panettone
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