A food blog dedicated to delicious home cooking recipes; some are my own, some are recipes handed to me by friends and family, all are gorgeous.
Jam tarts… the ultimate junk food for six year olds. These babies have earned their way well into the party food hall of fame, right alongside party rings. Who doesn't love buttery pastry with a sweet jam filling? A word of warning though, please for the love of god let these tarts cool right down… Continue reading Strawberry Jam Tarts
It's October people. Which means it's now socially acceptable to start watching Hocus Pocus on repeat. What. A. Film. I think my enthusiasm with pumpkin pie started around the same time I started binge-watching Desperate Housewives. My inner housewife had been awoken, and she too was obsessed with buttery pastry. I like to think this… Continue reading Classic Pumpkin Pie
Did you know that 95% of the UK's blackcurrants go straight to Ribena? SHOOK. I've tried to source them in the past for various bakes, but had no luck. After a bit of research, I discovered they were about as rare as a compliant Facebook privacy policy. So that was those bakes out the window.… Continue reading No-churn Blackcurrant Swirl Ice Cream
Everyone loves a unicorn, right? Give me a few pastels smothered in glitter and I'm onboard. This unicorn bark is a great way to get baking with the ankle biters. It's super easy and really quick. Plus, if unicorn colours aren't quite your cup of tea, then pick which ever ones do! A quick note… Continue reading Unicorn Bark
I amalgamated this recipe after being fed up of certain cooks thinking that a tablespoon of cocoa powder added to a basic sponge cake constituted a chocolate cake. It was no where close to what I considered a chocolate cake. I wanted something rich and decadent! The buttermilk in this recipe is crucial and it… Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Cake
When I saw a picture of this tart on Pinterest I was immediately hit with a wall of nostalgia. Growing up in Maldon, this was a staple dessert at my school, alongside jam sponge pudding, angel delight, and lemon curd tart *gags*. I just had to recreate it, so here it is! Ingredients: For the… Continue reading Cornflake Tart
