It was my birthday at the beginning of June and, having moved back home, Ruth is no longer in the vicinity so couldn't provide me with a fabulous cake as she normally would. (Just a little reminder of the previous few!!) Mum did ask what sort of cake I would like but as soon as … Continue reading White Chocolate and Passionfruit Cake
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Peanut, Chocolate and Caramel Baklava
I've been wanting to try to make baklava for a while - I love it. However, I know that my family are not overly keen, they find it to sickly and sweet. Anyway, the other day i had some filo pastry left over from dinner and decided some experimentation was in order. I am the … Continue reading Peanut, Chocolate and Caramel Baklava
Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbreads
This time last year Ruth was busy inventing Creme Egg Chelsea buns and i was casually chatting to Eric Lanlard on a google hangout about my creme egg and chocolate tart... (10 seconds of fame - if you want to relive the highlights click here) As Easter is fast approaching, i felt it was about time to get the … Continue reading Creme Egg Millionaire Shortbreads
Lizzy’s 21st!!!!
It's been so long since we last posted - not due to a lack of baking i assure you. These past few months have been hectic for the both of us: - I graduated (wooop), went on holiday and have since done my best to enter into the real working world.... - Ruth's computer broke … Continue reading Lizzy’s 21st!!!!
Butterfly Pinata Cake
This week, the last of my housemates turned 21, so it was my last opportunity to bake a wow-factor cake. She put on a lovely dinner party for couple of friends and I told her I would provide a cake. For at least 3 months now I have wanted an occasion to bake a … Continue reading Butterfly Pinata Cake