Being Easter and having a child now, I remembered as a kid we used to make chocolate cornflake nests that had mini eggs in them. I loved them. I’ve made a more adult version of them, which are nutrient packed … Read More
Konigskuchen, literally translated as King’s cake, is a sweat yeast bun that is made and enjoyed on the 6th January, the Three King’s day, in Switzerland. I first tried it last year, as I work in Switzerland in a school, … Read More
These are just pure Yum! I love anything with peanuts, caramel, salt and chocolate, so needless to say I LOVE these, and they are made from natural ingredients, that are simply good for you! The perfect mid-morning snack, sweet treat … Read More
Flapjack is a classic sweet treat in the UK, it’s simple to make, cheap and is loved by kids and adults. It’s also considered to be healthy by some, it’s probably those oats that do it, but sorry to say … Read More
When I think about Easter in the UK I always think about Hot Cross Buns. Served warm or toasted with a generous spread of butter and jam, these lightly spiced, fruity yeast buns are just so yummy. Of course they … Read More
One of the great things about Christmas in Germany, is their amazing array of Weihnachtsplätchen, or Christmas biscuits. Lebkuchen comes in many different varieties, but mainly consists of ground almonds and hazelnuts, mixed peel and a lovely spice mix of … Read More
Beetroot is, in my opinion, one of the best vegetables around. It’s so versatile, it is one of the few vegetables available all year, and they come in the most beautiful colours. This is by far the best way to … Read More
This crumble is not your typical mid week breakfast, more of a lazy Sunday morning. It’s also not like your usual dessert. There is no added sweetener, and I served it with natural yoghurt, so it feels like a more … Read More
A typical Burger Bun is more often than not like Brioche. Brioche is delicious but with all that Butter and Milk it can be quite heavy going, and I find it just too heavy for a Burger and all it’s … Read More
My soon to be Mother-In-Law has a real passion for cooking and she has a very intuitive feel for which recipes will be good. If I’m in need of a recipe I often ask her, because if she has what … Read More