One thing I love is a beautiful fruit cake to enjoy with a cup of tea. It’s a wonderful way to cheer up any dreary Autumn afternoon. Soft sweet centre with a crispy topping and fruit in every bite. Seriously what’s not to love? I like this cake plain but the hubby enjoys it with a cheeky smear of butter on it. Either way, this Lightly Spiced Sultana Pear Cake ticks all the boxes for a great Autumn bake. Pear Cake. One...
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Wow, it’s February already….seriously how did that happen? Honestly the older I get the quicker time moves. I remember being a kid in school and the Summer holidays took forever to arrive. Now they just seem to fly by, adulthood can suck sometimes! But on the other hand, it is what it is and we just make the most of it. Like when I saw these beautiful blood oranges in the supermarket the other day. Their season is so short...
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With the countdown to Christmas almost over, time is running short for all of us that still have things to do. But if you need a quick, easy, yet still impressive dessert for your dinner table. This Traditional Italian Honey Panforte is the answer to your prayers. As promised when I posted my Gluten Free Vegan Italian Chocolate Panforte here is the recipe to the more traditional version that you will find in most corners of Italy. So...
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Tis the season to be Jolly and this Orange Glazed Fresh Cranberry Gingerbread is a wonderful way to welcome the festive season with open arms. Spicy and sweet and packed full of ginger and molasses. And bright flavourful pops of tart cranberries and a sweet simple orange glaze to top it all off. Seriously if that doesn’t scream festive season to you then I don’t know what will. Jump to Recipe Gingerbread This is a pretty...
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It’s time again for a few friends and I to get together and bake up a peanut butter themed recipe. This month, because Autumn in knocking on the door. We have decided to use a Fall favourite ingredient, apples! I have been meaning to make an upside-down cake for ages and I though this would be the perfect excuse to try something a little different. That is how this Peanut Butter Upside Down Apple Cake came into being, and if you...
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