I’m back from my super long hiatus i.e. I’ve just finished my Master’s degree! Who would have thought it would take up so much of my time? But never mind that now; I have all the time I could wish for to bake bake bake. Stay tuned for plenty more bakes over the coming weeks.…
As a pretty passionate baker on a somewhat limited budget, I often find it hard to source some of the more exotic components baking can call for. I only have a local Sainsbury’s and an Aldi to buy from- sometimes I struggle to find brown sugar there, never mind if I need some gum tragacanth to…
Regular readers of my blog will know I purposely buy two extra bananas a week that I allow to go brown so I have an excuse to bake with them- my go-to recipe being banana bread. But this week I’ve went for something a bit different, mainly due to the fact I haven’t been too…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Yes, once again it’s time to bake a variety of heart themed things. This year I went for a British classic: the Jammie Dodger! They are delicious shortbread jam sandwiches with an adorable heart cut out in the top layer. How have these not been promoted to the traditional v-day treat already?…
Banana bread is my favourite. I make it all the time. In fact, when I go food shopping I always buy two extra bananas, which I know I won’t be able to eat in time, so I can bake with them! I feel bananas are so versatile when it comes with baking and fruit in…
My blog has just reached… Thank you reading my humble baking blog. I’m so glad other people enjoy my baking endeavors. Here’s to the next 100.
Happy Pancake Day everyone! Growing up, Easter was never really a big thing in my house- I’ve only every received two Easter eggs in my life (cue violin music). But now I have the pleasure of cooking for myself I can make Easter related things to my heart’s content. First thing to tackle: Shrove Tuesday.…
It’s Super Bowl Sunday, guys! While the Super Bowl isn’t that popular this side of the pond, I personally think it’s fantastic. It’s another excuse for a party, which is another excuse to EAT. After Thanksgiving Day, Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest day for food consumption in the USA. Today is the second…
You may not know this but I’m not the only baker in my household. My fantastic house mate Gemma makes the best butter cream icing in the world! And because its her favourite type of icing, there is always a constant supply of cupcakes. It’s great living with bakers. Anyway for her boyfriend’s birthday she…
Halloween is one of my favourite times of year. Not really for its origins but because it’s a great excuse to throw a fancy-dress party where everyone is happy with the theme. And with themed parties comes themed cakes. And themed cakes are awesome. Around this time of year, you will see cakes depicting whole…
“Today me will live in the moment, unless it’s unpleasant in which case me will eat a cookie” Cookie Monster Wise words indeed. I love how a simple little thing made with love, like a cookie still warm from the oven, can cheer you up instantly. It’s one of the reasons I love to bake.…
Wow, I’ve not been here for a while. I’m so sorry but I had such a hectic Summer I didn’t have any time to bake. (Shock. Horror!) But in the couple of weeks I’ve been back at university, I’ve already baked two chocolate cakes, a banoffee pie and some banana bread. Impressive seeing as I’m…
Hi everyone! I’ve returned from the pseudo-reality that is the exam season and I’m raring and willing to bake again for you lovely people. In fact, within two hours of finishing my last exam, a couple of my course friends and I baked this beautiful red velvet cake.
It has been bugging me for quite a while how dull my photographs look once I had uploaded them to this blog. I spend hours and hours on Photoshop making each and every shot mouth-watering good. Yet once I view it online, the photos look drained and dull. I mean, I’m not expert photographer but…
Just a quick post to day I hope everyone had an eggs-ellent day. Mine was cracking! (I don’t have any more egg related puns, don’t worry.)
