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Everyone stir your pudding from east to west & make a Christmas wish (I think we’re all pretty much wishing for the same thing this year!). It’s the time of year for traditions & puddings, as we all know, I’m a big fan of both! There’s nothing more classic or steeped in history & tradition …
Just like our festivities wouldn’t be complete without Christmas pudding or mince pies, here in Britain, across the pond, Christmas or Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without a pumpkin or pecan pie to grace the table. Whilst pecan pie is a classic American dessert, it is thought that it is adapted from the humble treacle tart, …
Every now & then we get reminded of treats from another time, the sorts of thing’s that have fallen out of fashion, forgotten about or merely replaced by new & seemingly more exciting thing’s. I never quite understood how this happens, I mean, how can anyone merely fall out of love with something as perfect …
Days are getting shorter, the leaves have nearly disappeared & there’s a chill in the air, requiring extra layers of clothing… winter is coming (sans White Walkers). It’s not all doom & gloom though, yes, it’s been a crappy year for us all but there is light at the end of the tunnel. That one …
‘Penny for the guy?’. Bonfire night, or Guy Fawkes Night, is arguably one of our more unusual celebrations here in the UK. A day where massive bonfires are the norm, children create effigies of Guy Fawkes to be paraded about town before being burned on the fire & fireworks light up skies & back gardens. …
If you can’t have a little bit of fun in the kitchen during Halloween then when can you? We all know I’m not a huge fondant fan (I lack the patience & the will!), I generally only tend to crack it out around Christmas time for my production line of boozy cakes (no joke). I …
Halloween traditions, we’ve all got some, even if it’s just to turn all of the light off & pretend to not be home for the night (I’m looking at you mam)! I love learning all of the different quirks & traditions that each of us have for the various celebrations throughout the year. I think …
Believe it or not, there are actually times where I don’t feel like baking (it’s rare, but it does happen, let’s face it, this year’s a rare one) but I still have a craving for something sweet. A craving that can quite often be satisfied with a cup of tea & a plate of biscuits …
If you’ve been here a while then you’ll know that October time is when I like to get creative in the kitchen with all thing’s pumpkin! If you’re new here… well, I hope you like pumpkin (& cake). Fruit & vegetables are both fair game when it comes to baking in my kitchen & gourds …
Sweet, pillowy soft bread & a buttery cinnamon filling… words cannot express just how much I love a good cinnamon bun! Let me loose inside any bakery or cafe & the one item that will forever catch my eye are the buns (I almost have bun radar)! Loved the world over, who doesn’t like a …
