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Barmbrack is the Irish version of the Welsh Bara Brith. This speckled loaf cake is traditionally served on Halloween, but I think it will make for a great Christmas cake. So if you have not yet made yours, here is a recipe for you to use. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Barmbrack … Continue reading Barmbrack | Irish Speckled Loaf Cake
I feel that no weekend is complete without some baking. Just a small sweet treat is the reward for a week where I have watched what I am eating and exercising as much as possible. These fig and nut biscotti were really tasty. And I was impressed that they kept their crunch for so long. … Continue reading Fig And Nut Biscotti For An Afternoon Treat
I love how the crystallised ginger offers up small pockets of intense flavour in these tea cakes. They are easy to make and will keep for a few days. However, after a day you will need to toast them which makes them better in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For Tea Cakes … Continue reading Tea Cakes (Teacakes) For An Afternoon Treat
This spiced raisin bread is perfect for tea time treats and breakfasts. Especially the mornings when you do not have time to prepare anything else. Just toast the bread and slather with butter! Head straight on to the Recipe For Spiced Raisin Bread ♥ Our Saturday morning did not really start off that well. We … Continue reading Spiced Raisin Bread For Christmas
These fruit and nut truffles were made all the better as they made use of my own dried apricots. Dave managed to devour them all before I could get enough photographs, they were that good. Head straight on to the Recipe For Fruit And Nut Truffles ♥ I have always kept my handbag in the … Continue reading Fruit And Nut Truffles Made With Dried Apricots
Time is still not on my side, and I am trying to have as many simple recipes made and blogged until I catch up. This fridge tart is one of them. It is really a doddle to make and is divine to eat. A recipe I urge you to make when you need to serve … Continue reading Fridge Tart Topped With Pistachios
Some days you just need a little bit of sweetness. On those days I add my raspberry syrup to any dessert I have made. The colour alone is enough to make you feel so much better. Head straight on to the Recipe For Raspberry Syrup ♥ When I was applying for my Masters Degree I … Continue reading Recipe For Raspberry Syrup Using Dried Berries
To me, winter is for warming desserts. Spiced poached pears are perfect and served with the syrup make for a great ending to a meal. Head straight on to the Recipe For Spiced Poached Pears ♥ During the week my breakfast consists of 2 apples. I might change this for other fruit in season. But … Continue reading Recipe For Spiced Poached Pears
I succeeded in creating this chocolate tiffin that closely resembled what we had in Scotland. It does not really qualify for recipe status as it is a matter of putting together ready-made ingredients. But, it is so moreish and a perfect treat. Head straight on to the Recipe For Chocolate Tiffin ♥ Last year May, … Continue reading Recipe For Chocolate Tiffin With Dried Figs
I made these cherry choc muffins three times. First with chunks of dark chocolate and frozen cherries. Then with mini M&M's and frozen cherries. And finally with Smarties and dried cherries. Head straight on to the Recipe For Cherry Choc Muffins ♥ I cancelled a multi room booking I had made for a racing weekend because I was … Continue reading Recipe For Cherry Choc Muffins
When we left Glenmorangie House I was given an envelope with the recipe for the Glenmorangie Long Zest in it. We always have a whisky at the end of a race day and I saved this recipe to try when oranges were in season. Head straight on to the Recipe For Glenmorangie Long Zest ♥ … Continue reading Recipe For Glenmorangie Long Zest
Chica Andaluza made a welcome home cake for Big Man. I knew as soon as I saw her recipe that I would have to make the cake! After my journey back from Johannesburg I wish I could have had a slice of my dried fruit tea cake. It would have been the perfect treat to … Continue reading Recipe For Dried Fruit Tea Cake
This recipe for Sephardic Challah comes from The New York Times. It is important to remember when making a coil using bread dough that you tuck the end in properly. The seeds are a lovely addition to this kitke. Head straight on to the Recipe For Sephardic Challah ♥ After enjoying New Year's day, Dave and … Continue reading Sephardic Challah | Coiled Kitke
This whisky cake was inspired by our visit to Glenfiddich. There we met a very friendly young man. After we had espresso and cake, he did a great tasting for us. We had a single malt unique to the tasting room and spent some time chatting to him. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Recipe For Whisky Cake Using Jamesons
Dried fruit compôte was traditionally a breakfast dish and to this day, many friends add this to their morning meal. It can also be used as an accompaniment to meat or served as a dessert with custard. Head straight on to the Recipe For Dried Fruit Compôte ♥ So, let's carry on with my gremlin. … Continue reading Dried Fruit Compôte Made With Rooibos Tea