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I always have yoghurt in my fridge as I will eat it as an afternoon snack with some granola. But, more often than not it is used for baking. This chocolate yoghurt cake is topped with a crème fraîche and honey icing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Yoghurt Cake ♥ If … Continue reading Chocolate Yoghurt Cake With Crème Fraîche Icing
Having bought more brown bread flour and having a little bit of rye flour to use up, I made this mixed flour sourdough bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread ♥ I am a planner and like to have everything in order as soon as possible. So when I … Continue reading Mixed Flour Sourdough Bread
I only buy butter when it is on special as I use so much of it. I keep at least two blocks in the freezer at any one time. And that is a good thing as this brown butter icing was so good I had to find an excuse to bake more things to keep … Continue reading Brown Butter Icing For My Carrot Muffins
Sourdough flatbreads are a great way to use up your discard. And if like me you enjoy snacking, these are perfect. All you need is a variety of dips, such as hummus or guacamole. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Flatbreads ♥ During the day, and especially in winter, I like to … Continue reading Sourdough Flatbreads Using Your Discard
These sourdough crackers are made with the discard from after feeding your starter for bread. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Crackers ♥ I knew at the start of the pandemic that it would probably touch each and every one of us. First my closest friend whom I consider a sister, got … Continue reading Sourdough Crackers Using Active Starter Discard
This daily sourdough bread is a two day affair. But it is a simple recipe and great for making toasted sandwiches. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Daily Sourdough Bread ♥ My sister and I decided to treat my Mom for her birthday with dinner out. We covered the bill for my parents … Continue reading Daily Sourdough Bread | 500g Loaf
I have an abundance of saffron in my kitchen, from different parts of the world. My mom bought me some from Italy when they visited Tuscany. And this is the one I used to make my saffron ice cream. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Saffron Ice Cream ♥ It is amazing how … Continue reading Saffron Ice Cream | Gelato Allo Zafferano
If you have an abundance of zucchini or what we call baby marrows then make lots of batches of these courgette and feta scones. They make for a great addition to a lunch box and are perfect for a picnic. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette And Feta Scones ♥ My Mom … Continue reading Courgette And Feta Scones | ISW2020
I used to keep buttermilk in the freezer to use when I needed it. But in December 2019 I tossed it when I cleaned the freezer out. Lorraine says it is easy to make buttermilk and I used her tips when I made these rosemary and lemon scones. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Rosemary And Lemon Scones
It is time for International Scone Week and I am kicking off with a recipe for cream scones. According to Errieda du Toit in her recipe book Share, a good scone is like a classic string of pearls - suitable for any occasion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Cream Scones ♥ Last … Continue reading Cream Scones For International Scone Week
This baked ricotta pancake is a reminder of Sicily. It really is easy to make at home and should be served warm. I made one to serve with sweet caramelized apples and another to go with dried figs cooked in red wine. Both were excellent. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Ricotta … Continue reading Baked Ricotta Pancake For Breakfast
These sweet caramelized apples were part of our breakfast. I made a baked ricotta pancake to remind us of Sicily. Topped with the apples it was like being right back on the Island enjoying a typical Sicilian breakfast. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Caramelized Apples ♥ The common belief is that … Continue reading Sweet Caramelized Apples For Desserts
Looking for a make ahead dessert that will wow your guests? Look no further than these baked Alaska treats. Believe it or not, but they can be frozen with the meringue before torching. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Alaska ♥ When it was announced that we would be going into hard … Continue reading Baked Alaska Individual Desserts To Make Ahead
After making my fizzy sherbet I decided to use it as a topping for a biscuit. I used a basic sugar biscuit recipe and adapted it to make these sherbet biscuits. I think they look so pretty and a great idea for a children's birthday party. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sherbet … Continue reading Sherbet Biscuits Using Home Made Fizzy Sherbet
This brownie chocolate cake is so moist and so delicious you might not stop at one slice. I made a simple mascarpone icing to go on top. If you do the same keep in mind it needs to be devoured the same day. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Brownie Chocolate Cake ♥ … Continue reading Brownie Chocolate Cake With Mascarpone Frosting
I am going through a lot of ginger right now as I am adding it to my cooking and the tea I am drinking. I also made ginger coffee popsicles during lockdown as an afternoon treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ginger Coffee Popsicles ♥ Just before lockdown we had a huge … Continue reading Ginger Coffee Popsicles Using Gingerbread Spice
I am always looking for recipes to remind me of Italy. Especially as we have not been able to travel as yet this year. I made these baked masala figs when figs were in season. And then topped my brownie chocolate cake with them. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Baked Masala Figs … Continue reading Baked Masala Figs
If you asked me to choose a flavour combination I would enjoy, I would never have chosen this. But one taste of my white chocolate salted caramel popsicle and I was hooked. So much so that I had to make a second batch of these. This now is my new favourite. Head straight on to … Continue reading White Chocolate Salted Caramel Popsicle
I love that I can make different popsicles all at once. Using the same base I came up with three flavours. The first one was this chocolate malt popsicle which I had all to myself while Dave was at work. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Malt Popsicle ♥ For three weeks … Continue reading Chocolate Malt Popsicle Sweetened With Honey
I was really impressed with my version of Lorraine's tart. I made a blueberry tahini ganache tart and here I am putting the entire recipe together for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart ♥ Before we went into lockdown, the vacuum cleaner at work broke. It was old … Continue reading Blueberry Tahini Ganache Tart