Many of my cakes are made as a result of having stuff to use up in my fridge or fruit bowl, and rather than having some bananas ready to use up, I had some blueberries for a change, which were looking a little squishy instead so, naturally, I included them in a cake! (and makes … [Read more…]
So summer is almost upon us and the hot weather over the last couple of weeks has certainly got me wearing my summer dresses, sandals and ordering a new paddling pool for the garden! Of course, as soon as the new pool is delivered we seem to have had lots of rain, but hey ho! … [Read more…]
Although the weather this week has felt more summer like than spring, this does not mean that I intend to stop eating soup. Yes, warmer days do make me fancy salad more, but I can always fancy a bowl of tasty, homemade soup because it is filling, nutritious and cheap to make, and ideal for … [Read more…]
I really like a lemon flavoured cake and yet I have never made a lemon drizzle cake before. I never realised how easy it is to make and after making one the other day, I will definately be making one again. I thought by cooking it in a deeper cake tin that the cooking time … [Read more…]
With a month gone of the new year already and a month less to go until I reach a certain milestone birthday (eeeeek!), I am really trying to be good when it comes to cakes and desserts. Not making them of course that is ok, but eating them is what I mean. Therefore, the opther … [Read more…]