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Brixton Black Cake
16th December 2015

Are you suddenly panicking that you haven't got a Christmas cake? What if I told you that you could still make a homemade one and it'll probably be the best …


Bajan Slow Cooker Conkies
1st November 2015

Years ago I used to go out with a guy whose dad was from Barbados and he used to regale me with tales of warm Caribbean beaches and amazing food …


Dark Chocolate and Prune Hot Cross Buns
31st March 2015

I used to be very strict about only eating hot cross buns on Good Friday as tradition dictated and then Marks and Spencer brought out their limited edition chocolate and …


Fig, Raspberry and Tarragon Rolls
27th June 2014

Like many Irish people, I more associate biscuits with Jacob's than McVities. This is a brand so Irish, it was even one of the places taken over in the 1916 …


Quince and Treacle Christmas Pudding
24th November 2013

This year I have finally been organised enough to make a Christmas pudding. My mum came to visit in November and I seized the opportunity for her to take the …


Malt Loaf Steamed Pudding
6th October 2013

I think regular readers know my feelings on malt. I go doollally for its dark and sticky charms whether it's moist cakes or anything involving Veda bread. I like my …


Chocolate Liquorice Prune Cake
19th October 2012

The last few weeks have been a bit of a blur of new tastes and food experiences and travel and general activity. I've had great company and great meals, but …


Simnel Cake Ice Cream
6th April 2012

I am not religious, but I do enjoy all the major Christian holidays, chiefly because they are all held together with copious amounts of marzipan. I love marzipan. I'm that …


Homemade Candied Peel
21st November 2011

I love love love candied peel. I used to run to the baking cupboard and cram spoonfuls of it in my mouth when my mum wasn't looking. It was my …


Barmbrack
25th October 2011

As if autumn wasn't good enough with its abundance of harvest items, sunny days that don't actually require SPF and mellow fruitfulness, it also has Halloween. This is the perfect …


Nesselrode Pudding
28th December 2010

I have been cooking with chestnuts a lot this winter and while telling my mother about my triumphant puree de marron filled doughnuts, we got onto the subject of a …


Spiced Stout Hot Cross Buns
2nd April 2010

I don't particularly like raisins after being fed some as a child that turned out to be semi dried squirrel poop, but I absolutely love Hot Cross Buns with a …



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