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Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Jun 13, 2022May 9, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

This recipe for lemon cream cheese frosting came about for a number of reasons. Firstly, I had leftover cream cheese and icing sugar from making icing for another recipe. And I was making carrot cake cupcakes that needed a perfect topping. I also had a lemon that needed using up so this seemed like the … Continue reading Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Jun 6, 2022Apr 26, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

If you are looking for a perfect recipe for a layered cake, look no further than this one for chocolate buttermilk cake. The sweet cake is topped with a tart cream cheese frosting which is the perfect frosting. The cake is soft and will last a week if stored correctly. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Chocolate Buttermilk Cake

Toilet Bombs

May 23, 2022Apr 8, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

When my friend Bernice shared an idea to make toilet bombs I could not resist giving them a go myself. They are really easy to make, and clean the loo perfectly. Now, you may be wondering why a food blogger would share this 'recipe'. But, this is a fun thing to make at home that … Continue reading Toilet Bombs

Yuzu Angel Food Cake

May 6, 2022Mar 24, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

I would love to experiment with fresh yuzu, but this is a citrus fruit we do not get here. There are always egg whites in my freezer so I used them to make this yuzu angel food cake with dried zest. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Yuzu Angel Food Cake ♥ I … Continue reading Yuzu Angel Food Cake

Crema Catalana

Apr 18, 2022Mar 15, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

When I was sent a signed copy of The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adrià, I was immediately drawn to the recipe for Crema Catalana. The book contains the meals he fed his staff at elBulli and from these, Dave and I have chosen one entire meal to make. A lot of the ingredients … Continue reading Crema Catalana

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

Horseradish Cream

Mar 25, 2022Feb 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I bought a bottle of prepared horseradish that claimed it would be hot. But that claim was misleading, as the horseradish is so mild it is not even worth eating. As I don't like to waste, I made this horseradish cream to add flavour to both the contents of the bland bottle, as well as … Continue reading Horseradish Cream

Spiced Caramel

Mar 4, 2022Feb 8, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 18 Comments

When you are told to make a spiced caramel as it is a 'game changer', you know you have to! And really, this is so good. I can think of so many ways to use this liquid gold, and the first one that came to mind was ice cream. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Spiced Caramel

Orange And Cranberry Shortbread

Feb 25, 2022Feb 2, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

These Orange And Cranberry Shortbread are not the traditional ones you find in Scotland. This flavour combination is amazing and I urge you to try them. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Orange And Cranberry Shortbread ♥ Living in Gordons Bay, we are quite used to gale force winds. At 34 - 40 … Continue reading Orange And Cranberry Shortbread

Roasted Plum Cake

Feb 18, 2022Jan 24, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

This roasted plum cake will stay moist for several days due to the natural juices that come from roasting the stone fruit. I may adjust the recipe slightly if I make it again, but that does not detract from how good it was. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Roasted Plum Cake ♥ … Continue reading Roasted Plum Cake

Vanilla Cookies

Jan 17, 2022Nov 30, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

Hannah came to bake with me and we made vanilla cookies. This is a simple recipe that works well for cutting out. You can add sprinkles etc. as a topping or change the flavour profile as detailed in the recipe. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Vanilla Cookies ♥ Never before has reading … Continue reading Vanilla Cookies

Bacon Waffles

Dec 31, 2021Nov 29, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

There is one place we always go to when in Amsterdam and that is Pancakes Amsterdam. On each visit I have the pancakes with bacon pieces cooked into them. Served with maple syrup it is the perfect meal. Using this as my inspiration I made bacon waffles to enjoy for breakfast. Head straight on to … Continue reading Bacon Waffles

Chocolate Bites

Dec 20, 2021Nov 29, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 22 Comments

These chocolate bites are a delicious choc chip cookie. Make them  gluten free by using gluten-free flour. Or lactose free by using dairy free chocolate. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Bites ♥ Yesterday I had a good chuckle. A woman drove into our private parking and attempted to park her car … Continue reading Chocolate Bites

Vanilla Pastry

Dec 13, 2021Dec 14, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I first made a mocha tart using this vanilla pastry on the 8th of February. I was not happy with the original mocha ganache so I decided to make it again. That did not happen until last week, 10 months later! Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Vanilla Pastry ♥ Dave and I … Continue reading Vanilla Pastry

Liquorice Biscuits

Dec 3, 2021Nov 11, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 7 Comments

I used liquorice powder to make these liquorice biscuits but do not worry if you don't have any. The flavour is easily replicated using fennel seeds. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Liquorice Biscuits ♥ *Screeeech* That is the sound of the brakes being deployed in my life. I had a plan to … Continue reading Liquorice Biscuits

Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Nov 26, 2021Nov 11, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

Make this chocolate fudge sauce to use as a secret weapon when serving plain ice cream for dessert. Or as a dipping sauce for meringues. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Fudge Sauce ♥ I am on Genius Level 2 on booking.com which is a slight indication of how often I use … Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Orange Blossom Brownies

Nov 12, 2021Oct 14, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

When Ben from Havoc In The Kitchen posted a recipe for lavender brownies I thought they would be perfect for me. However, when I got home I decided to change the recipe completely and make orange blossom brownies. This used up the last of the cordials I had received as my Christmas gift from the … Continue reading Orange Blossom Brownies

Chocolate And Tahini Banana Bread

Oct 27, 2021Oct 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

If you only bake one recipe from Nigella Lawson's latest recipe book then it has to be this chocolate and tahini banana bread. I used rather large chocolate chunks which I think made it ever so much better. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate And Tahini Banana Bread ♥ I wrote about … Continue reading Chocolate And Tahini Banana Bread

Honey Chocolate Cake | Springform Tin Baking

Sep 20, 2021Aug 18, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I adapted this recipe for honey chocolate cake from Happy Retiree's Kitchen. I have made it a few times and really love how it turned out. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Honey Chocolate Cake ♥ It is an old wives’ tale that you must feed a cold and starve a fever, as … Continue reading Honey Chocolate Cake | Springform Tin Baking

Pomegranate Frangipane | Perfect Dessert

Sep 17, 2021Aug 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

I was not quite sure what to do with my left over pomegranate jam but decided to bake with it. And then I was inspired to make a pomegranate frangipane. You can use any ready made jam you have at home. Just be sure that it is a high quality jam with a strong taste. … Continue reading Pomegranate Frangipane | Perfect Dessert

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