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Date Chocolate Cake

May 20, 2022May 23, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

This Date Chocolate Cake is one I will make again. The recipe is easily adaptable to make it gluten free and/or lactose free. It has no refined sugar with the dates acting as the sweetener. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Date Chocolate Cake ♥ I don't tend to buy clothes seasonally, but … Continue reading Date Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Apr 15, 2022Mar 7, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 5 Comments

The secret ingredient in this chocolate fudge cake is freshly made espresso. It added a richness of flavour and the cake stayed super moist for a week. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Fudge Cake ♥ I use quite an expensive razor blade that for years was sold online at a 3-for-2 … Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Cake

Tea Panna Cotta

Feb 7, 2022Jan 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

I really should have read the recipe I used as a base for my Tea Panna Cotta before I started making them. It called for 1.5 litres of cream and 750mls milk. We are still eating our way through the 24 I made. The recipe below has been adjusted to make enough for one dinner … Continue reading Tea Panna Cotta

Sourdough Chocolate Cake | Active Starter Recipe

Aug 3, 2020Aug 5, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

I made this sourdough chocolate cake when it was just the two of us stuck at home. It lasted the entire week which was great for our waistlines! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sourdough Chocolate Cake ♥ When I started blogging in 2009 I posted a recipe every single morning during the … Continue reading Sourdough Chocolate Cake | Active Starter Recipe

Ginger Coffee Popsicles

Jun 1, 2020May 19, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

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

Chocolate Malt Popsicle

May 18, 2020Apr 5, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

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

Barmbrack | Irish Speckled Loaf Cake

Dec 23, 2019Nov 13, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

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

Cocoa Tea Babke | Sweet Yeast Cake

Oct 14, 2019Sep 15, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ Leave a comment

This Cocoa Tea Babke was a result of me reworking a recipe that had failed. It is so frustrating to waste ingredients but I wanted to persevere as babke has been on my baking bucket list for a while. You can use any flavour tea you like to make this yourself. Head straight on to … Continue reading Cocoa Tea Babke | Sweet Yeast Cake

Blueberry Ice Lollies

Jun 10, 2019Apr 29, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

It is the middle of winter, and not really warm enough for these blueberry ice lollies. But I am still enjoying them as a reminder of summer. I flavoured them with juniper berries and tonic water to get the sense of having an alcohol free gin and tonic. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Blueberry Ice Lollies

Pink Gin Cake With Citrus Tonic Water

May 3, 2019Apr 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

My friend Rosey gave me a bottle of pink gin as a gift. It has a hint of berries and I knew straight away I wanted to bake with this gin. So I made a pink gin cake using lemons and citrus tonic. Head straight on to the Recipe For Pink Gin Cake ♥ Two … Continue reading Pink Gin Cake With Citrus Tonic Water

Green Scones | International Scone Week

Aug 6, 2018Jul 7, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

To kick off International Scone Week 2018 I made these green scones. Lorraine recommended that they be enjoyed with avocado. Thankfully we are right in the middle of the avocado season. I like mine mashed up with some lime juice, dill and black pepper to season. Head straight on to the Recipe For Green Scones … Continue reading Green Scones | International Scone Week

Pink Sangria For Summer

Jan 5, 2018Nov 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

When I made my white wine sangria my mom asked me to please make some when they came to visit. But I was in the mood for something different and so I made this pink sangria using a local rosé wine, pomegranate juice, pink tonic water and aperol. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Pink Sangria For Summer

Dried Fruit Compôte Made With Rooibos Tea

Dec 11, 2017Nov 2, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

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

Chocolate Horlicks Chews | Shortbread

Jan 13, 2017Dec 9, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 27 Comments

The original malted Horlicks came into production in 1873 and was marketed as a food for invalids. This might explain why every time I have an operation I crave a horlicks milkshake. I have used their light chocolate variety to make these chocolate horlicks chews. Head straight on to the recipe for Chocolate Horlicks Chews … Continue reading Chocolate Horlicks Chews | Shortbread

Ginger Ale Scones | International Scone Week

Aug 8, 2016Jul 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 48 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Ginger Ale Scones ♥ Ginger ale is one of the soft drinks you will always find in my fridge. I keep airline size tins of the sugar free variety available in South Africa. This is a great mixer for rum, and a drink perfect for when you have … Continue reading Ginger Ale Scones | International Scone Week

Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake

May 19, 2016Apr 15, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 43 Comments

This Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake is perfect for a warm summers' day. Head straight on to the recipe for Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake ♥ If I knew how to speak Vietnamese I would have written Vietnamese Iced Coffee as Cà phê đá sữa lắc. This iced coffee treat was perfect for me as I love ice cream and … Continue reading Vietnamese Iced Coffee Milkshake

No Churn Coffee Ice Cream With Liqueur

Sep 14, 2015Aug 20, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 37 Comments

One of my earliest memories was gathering in my Grandmother's dining room, with her aunts, to prepare food for the Jewish holidays. Everything was made from scratch on the day, from the gefilte fish to the bread, to the roast chicken and all the other tasty bites we would enjoy. The table would be laid in the … Continue reading No Churn Coffee Ice Cream With Liqueur

Sangria | Red Wine And Fruit

Jan 3, 2014Nov 23, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 31 Comments

Sangria is one of those drinks I can remember imbibing years ago. I was not overly fond of the fruit, and did not even think to make this at home. But, it has been a long hot summer and lazy afternoons have called for something cold to drink. It is the festive season, and a … Continue reading Sangria | Red Wine And Fruit

Creamy Lemon Orange Gelato

Feb 21, 2013Jan 26, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 33 Comments

Adapting a recipe from my Kitchen Aid book, I made this creamy lemon orange gelato. In my mind there are always two things I associate with Italy and that is espresso and gelato. Not a day goes by while we are in Italy without Dave and I stopping off a few times for a quick … Continue reading Creamy Lemon Orange Gelato

Vodka Tonic Battered Hake | Crispy Batter

Mar 29, 2012Feb 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 49 Comments

This vodka tonic battered hake is a great alternative to using beer! It is not often that I lose my sense of humour and it takes me a long time to get angry. But like a typical red head when I lose it, I really lose it. I think it is important in life to … Continue reading Vodka Tonic Battered Hake | Crispy Batter

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