For a small unsuspecting slightly-sweet roll, scones (or should I say scones) stir up a fair amount of contention. First there’s the pronunciation. Does it rhyme with con… Read more “English Scones”
Category: Blissful Baking
Fig & Ginger Truffles
For me, fig and ginger is a glorious pairing: a match made in heaven. One is sweet and sticky, the other is warm and spicy. Cover that… Read more “Fig & Ginger Truffles”
Apple Pie Truffles
Today I decided that truffles are absolutely the best treats to take along to gatherings with friends and family. Let me tell you why… They’re easy to… Read more “Apple Pie Truffles”
Custard Shortbread
I never really appreciated custard powder until I moved to Switzerland. If you are, like me, over a certain age, you’ll all remember that tin of Bird’s… Read more “Custard Shortbread”
Pink Champagne Cupcakes with Marshmallow Rose Frosting
As a writer, it’s important to get to know your genre. With the new book I am writing, I found myself entering a new world and so… Read more “Pink Champagne Cupcakes with Marshmallow Rose Frosting”
Persian Love Cake
It’s finally here! The day has come! My first novel Bricktop’s Club is available to buy! It’s both exciting and terrifying. I’m not one for big parties or… Read more “Persian Love Cake”
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Twelfth Night marked the official end of Christmas. The superstition goes, that tree spirits take refuge in our homes over the festive season, living in our Christmas… Read more “Maple Bacon Cupcakes”
Fig, Ginger & Chocolate Mincemeat
This Mincemeat recipe is truly luscious, darkly exquisite and maybe a little bit naughty. Sure, you could settle for traditional mincemeat and I agree that Christmas is… Read more “Fig, Ginger & Chocolate Mincemeat”
Mince Pie Crumbles
For Pyes of Mutton or Beefe… Shred your meat and Suet togither fine, season it with cloves, mace, Pepper, and same Saffron, great Raisins, Corance and prunes,… Read more “Mince Pie Crumbles”
Gingerbread Wookie Cookies
Traditions are fun aren’t they. Or are they? My darling boyfriend has managed to wheedle one into our annual festivities right under my very nose, and now… Read more “Gingerbread Wookie Cookies”
