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 one afternoon, I decided to take a trip to the bookstore and mingle with my new genre. At the shop, I beelined for the ‘Childrens 10+’ section and…
Category: Blissful Baking
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 raucous shindigs, but I do love cake. I decided to bake myself something special to commemorate my special day and share the love. What better way to share…
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 trees and greenery. On Twelfth Night, all Christmas trimmings must be taken down for the spirits to be set free into the wild. It is thought that if…
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 a time for tradition. But why settle? Because Christmas is also a time for pushing the boat out. And I mean really push the boat out. When you’ve finished with…
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, and so put it into your Pyes. : A recipe from ‘A Book of Cookrye, Very Necessary for all such as delights therein’, which is a fabulous little…
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 I fear I’m stuck with it forever. It all began when Disney bought the rights to the Star Wars franchise. That’s right folks, Disney have got a lot…
Salted Caramel Cupcakes
I love cupcakes. They’re easy to make, versatile and come Christmas they’re the perfect thing to take to parties, get-togethers, work, brunch, lunch, anything really. Guaranteed to put a smile on even the Grinchiest face. And did I mention how easy they are? I did? Well, they are. Much easier than cookies in my opinion,…
Gen’s Christmas Cake
Procuring British food in Switzerland can be quite an undertaking. Over time, my brain has learnt to automatically adapt and substitute ingredients in British recipes with a European counterpart. I’ve also realised that with many things it is easier to make it from scratch (I’m looking at you, Piccalilli ) and it tastes better too! There…
Gen's Christmas Kitchen 