recipes for food lovers
I decided to combine a little review of the Cake & Bake (London) show with a cupcake recipe. I don’t think, in the 2 & 1/2 years I have been writing this blog , I have ever posted a cupcake recipe. Probably because there are so many excellent sweet bakers far more capable than me… read more »
This is a two in one post for you to enjoy. It combines the One Ingredient Cucumber Round-Up as well as a new bake from me. How does an allotment berry galette with cinnamon spelt pastry sound? Both Nazima and I took the month of August off from hosting the One Ingredient blogging challenge but… read more »
I am not the most styled of food blogs. Food styling, props, good composition, angles and lighting are all so beautiful to behold but I just don’t have the time to devote to it. Hence my food shots are usually simple, featuring the said dish, usually on a white plate with no extras. This time,… read more »
During school holidays I like to make and bake things with my children. That is how these honey bites came to fruition. They are inspired by my love of crunchy nut cornflakes but don’t tell my children. I never buy them. Nor Frosties, sugar puffs or coco pops. I prefer to make them instead and… read more »
After the success I had making my first ever gingerbread house last Christmas (HERE) I thought I should have another try. So, here is my Easter Gingerbread House. Or rather village. As the children were having an Easter parade at school I thought it would be a good idea to make some mini gingerbread houses… read more »
ays3w2dxsqh This was one of those ideas that popped into my head at a very inconvenient moment. It was late in the day, around 6pm and the children had just eaten and were about to get ready for a bath when I suddenly thought of trying out a hot cross bagel. I knew I would… read more »
This weekend sees the results of the annual Dalemain Marmalade Awards. I did enter with my third attempt. Seville orange Campari & ginger marmalade. My first two attempts were a lemon & rose petal and a Seville orange & lavender. The latter being the star of my orange & lavender marmalade cake. I have absolutely… read more »
Chocolate, Champagne, flowers, a romantic meal a deux or perhaps an M&S dine in for 2 meal deal. How do you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Over the last few years Valentine’s Day has been spent at home with a nice bottle of wine, some good food and something chocolate for dessert. This year, I… read more »
I am definitely enjoying spelt flour at the moment. I bought a bag just before Christmas and have found I am using it in my sponges, muffins, breads and there is a little bit left with which I will be trying out some pastry. There is a recipe on the packet of Sharpham Park spelt… read more »
How many years have passed with me saying this is the year I am going to make a Gingerbread House, only for it never to come to fruition. Well, finally, here it is. In full pastel hued glory. I will just tell you that if… read more »
I'm Laura, an ex-chef who moved out of London to live the good life in Surrey. Now a mother to 3 young children, a cookery tutor,food blogger,recipe contributor and allotment holder. I love cooking.......always have. My blog represents my life. In food. With pictures. Food for me is all about flavour combinations and the influence of the growing season. Cooking is all about sharing and enjoying food. It makes life good!
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