Royal Treats

A Right, Royal Weekend Treat!

The Royal Wedding is nearly upon us so my Friday Treat Box is going to be coloured red, white and blue with this theme in mind. However, I am going to “kill two birds with one stone” – cruel I know – as my Baked Doughnuts for “National Doughnut Week” will be what is on

Mirror Glazed Cake Slice

Looking to the Week Ahead.

Where has the weekend gone. It is Sunday afternoon here and I have just sat down with a cup of tea and a piece of Nutty Fudge to try and write something about looking to the week ahead. I wouldn’t normally be writing anything at this time but I am making the time to have

Raspberry Cream Tart

Raspberry Tart Video and Foodie Calendar Plans

Well how do I describe this Raspberry Tart which I baked last week. The pastry was thin and baked perfectly – a slight crunch which added texture to the tart. The creme patisserie was sweet and seductively smooth with a distinct hint of vanilla. It complimented the tangy raspberries and dark chocolate topping to a

Lightning McQueen Birthday Cake

Another Birthday Cake Done.

Where has the weekend gone – on Friday, I spent the day creating a cake for my son’s birthday bash on Sunday. I spent the day baking the three different chocolate sponges which I need to build the design with just so I could be organised  before the children got home from school. My son

Cinnamon Pretzels

National Pretzel Day

Well I have probably left it a bit late in the day but today is “National Pretzel Day” and my children love pretzels in any flavour. They often have them instead of crisps as there are so many flavours available for them to try. The only homemade pretzels I have ever baked are Sugared Pretzels