Category Archives: Baking

Recipe: Banana, Coconut & Lime Bread

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

As with most children, I was a fan of cake. All kinds of cake, except coffee cake. That, to me, was a filthy abomination. I mean WHY would anyone put coffee in a cake, especially for children? I couldn’t understand … Continue reading →

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Decadence: Claudia Roden’s Flourless Gateau Au Chocolate with a Lick of Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

I have a Kitchenaid. At last. I feel like I have always wanted one, perhaps I have, although it’s realistic to say that in my early years, I was craving sweets a big stronger. It is bright pink and stands … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Recipe | 27 Comments

A New Blog for iVillage: Celebrate with Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Brownies

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Greetings folks! I’ve been writing for iVillage for quite a while now, and as of this week, I will be writing a recipe blog there. I am quite excited about it, they’re great people to work with and I get to flex … Continue reading →

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Easter Recipe: Tom Herbert’s Hot Cross Buns

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

This blog sometimes throws some nice things my way, and recently one of them was the offer to review a weekend baking course in Cornwall (at the Bedruthan Steps in Bedruthan to be precise). I am a keen home baker … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, England, Recipe, Sweet treats, Travel | 5 Comments

Homemade Pizza

Posted on September 13, 2007 by

I love good pizza. Everyone has their own take on what that is but for me it has a thin crispy base, good sauce (NOT tomato purée!) and simple but good quality toppings. It can be quite hard to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Cheese, Italian, Recipe | 20 Comments