Hot Cross Buns
Justin’s a bit of a hot cross bun fanatic, so today I decided to surprise him by making a batch for lunch. This is a really soft enriched dough, so it’s not just laziness that made me resort to the Kitchen Aid. If you’re short …
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Recipe writing and food styling by Susie Carter
Cake and cocktails (and other indulgences)
Ahh, the good stuff! Sometimes you come up with a recipe that isn’t healthy or local or travel related, and it’s too alcoholic or full of sugar for your kids, but still deserves to be shared. This is its natural home.
Chocolate cherries for Valentine’s Day
I’ve just made these cherry chocolates as a surprise Valentine’s day dessert (shh – don’t tell Justin!). They look just like regular chocolate-dipped cherries, but no! The stone inside has been replaced with a water-based sloe gin ganache.
A Lion head cake for Lion
Traditionally I always make a cake for my friend Lianne (aka Lion) on her birthday and this is this year’s effort.
Cocktails & Canapes demonstration at Festival Place Food Festival
I’m getting ready for 3 days of cookery demonstrations at the ‘Festival Place 3 Star Food Festival‘ which starts this Friday. Sadly, I’m not one of the 3 stars in the title – that accolade goes to James Martin, Rachel Allen and the brilliant Olly …
Black forest brownie cupcakes
We’re off to visit Justin’s little sister and family this evening for dinner and I promised to make dessert. You know how sometimes you have to think for ages about what to make and other times you just instantly know? This was one of the …