Banana and chocolate chip muffins (how to make muffin)
It’s time for a how-to post, meet my test subject, banana and chocolate chip muffins! I’ve had a bit of feedback that ‘fold in all other ingredients’ isn’t that helpful if you haven’t been cooking...
View ArticleBasic muffin recipe
As part of my how-to collection, this handy recipe is a good starting point when you already have the muffin idea in your mind, but just need the recipe. I always like to have food with me. I’m one of...
View ArticleFruit mince pies – part 1 (the fruit mince)
Right. Let’s mince. I love eating fruit mince pies. Here’s what we’re aiming for (no promises!): So this is what we must do now: For those who haven’t yet realised Christmas is only 17 odd sleeps away...
View ArticleHow to make creme caramels
Question: How to make creme caramels? Answer: With nerves of steal and a willingness to be burnt. But it’s worth it. Because creme caramels can be (well, need to be) made the night before a dinner...
View ArticleTenille’s Terrific Trifle
Tenille’s trifles, with her Italian custard recipe, fresh whipped cream, jelly, peaches, and coffee and masala soaked sponge (plus a awholelottalove), is famous within our group of friends. Especially...
View ArticleHow to make hot cross buns
Look what I did! Look look! So proud. Don’t worry, I’ve got step by step instructions for you too. And yes, they do taste better than store bought. Promise. I did lots of research on this one. Combined...
View ArticleChocolate chip hot cross buns
Welcome to part two of my hot cross bun Easter super-special! Part one was traditional hot cross buns if that’s what you’re after. I’ve been surprised to learn since my first post that hot cross buns...
View ArticleChristmas cookie round up (super honest style)
Ah, so it’s (let me count…) five days before Christmas and you’re now thinking “you know what, I SHOULD make some Christmas cookies for a gift / that party / to put in my face.” You’re right. You...
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