This morning has been a quick baking session. I know I needed to make some brownies for the packed lunches this week. This was my first port of call. I cut down on the amount of sugar in the brownies recipe as I feel they were too sweet. I will let you know the verdict…
There is something to be said for chocolate and sweet mincemeat. My two favourite flavours and smells. It is a delightful combination which I have been experimenting with lately. I seem to have acquired several jars of [amazon_textlink asin=’B002AEH6UQ’ text=’sweet mincemeat’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’wwwlovetobake-21′ marketplace=’UK’ link_id=’3b2f335d-5cbe-11e7-8d1e-1bf848da63d8′] for some reason and instead of just making the usual…
Well I have bought chicken breast to make some home made chicken nuggets for the family dinner as requested by them during the week. Now I am trying to work out the ingredients for the crumb coating for the chicken nuggets. My first idea was basic breadcrumbs with salt and pepper added to it but…
On the baking front today I have to bake for the recipe book, for the childrens’ packed lunches and to use up some ingredients which are starting to turn. There are three bananas in the fruit bowl which are crying out to be made into a chocolate banana cake. The children need some home made…
Whenever it comes to a Sunday afternoon where I am stuck in the house just relaxing the children always seem to want to bake. Today is no exception. Homework is complete, school uniform is washed and ironed, school shoes are polished. Now it is time for the children to have some fun. Hands are washed and…
Pastry making is a technique that every home baker should try and master. Nothing can compete with homemade pastry. The main point about making pastry from scratch is to have cold hands. My home made Corned Beef Slice seems to have been a hit at the afternoon tea party which I did the baking for…
