Rose Petal Shortbread

Rose petal shortbread slice

Having been very taken with my little bottle of Rose extract, I can now safely say I am hooked on all things floral when it comes to baking. I think it’s the smell that draws me in and the taste is somehow quite exotic . It is definitely a case of being subtle with your… read more »

A Giant Hot Cross Bun also known as Fruit Loaf

GIANT HOT X BUN

I did have such good intentions of writing up this post whilst on holiday in Cornwall but I am afraid it just did not happen. What I really should have done is post it on holiday after writing up the draught in advance but I am just not that organised about my blogging. Hence, it’s… read more »

Caramelised Apple & Cinnamon Scones

Apple & cinnamon scones

My first real love for scones developed whilst working as a teenager in the 80s at The Maids of Honour in Kew Gardens. Me and a couple of my (still) best friends had Saturday jobs there serving the customers as well as eating half the produce! Bill the baker, looking back, was fantastic. He would… read more »

Say it with Pretzels

Choc pretzel hearts

I think a good tag line for this post could be…. I just baked to say I love you! (Sorry Mr. Wonder) This is my oh so romantic gesture to Mr.Scott, very selfishly brought to life to re-create a favourite chocolate treat of mine which didn’t seem to take off here in the UK, but… read more »

Little Citrus Stollen Buns

Stollen buns

You know I have always wanted to make Stollen, but have always thought it would be a tricky thing to make. Plus as much as I love the fruit and spice based cake/bun/dough , I have been put off by the large spherical lump of marzipan that runs through it. It gets picked out by… read more »