White Chocolate & Limoncello Truffles

Christmas is a time for chocolate, no? (you know, alongside all the family stuff, presents & feasts). There’s nothing more comforting than delving into a selection box in your pyjamas… just when you thought that eating another bite of food was impossible, there’s always room for a bit of chocolate. It’s always nice to give …

Yule Log

Name a stranger Christmas tradition than eating food specifically made to look like a dead tree, I’ll bet you’ve never even thought about it before but our classic Yule log (or bûche de Noël) is full of symbolism from it’s ritualistic past. The history of Yule log dates all the way back to before the …

Pecan Pie

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, …

Malt Loaf

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 …

Stem Ginger & Chocolate Biscuits

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 …

Barmbrack

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 …

Chai Spice Cake

Nothing excites me more at this time of year than the first return into the pantry, or more importantly, the spice rack! All of my favourite sweet spices are back in my life again & it’s now totally acceptable for everything to taste of cinnamon (also for cosy socks to permanently be worn). In my …