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Vegan Custard / Iced Slices

Vegan Custard / Iced Slices

Vegan Custard / Iced Slices Whether you know it as a custard slice, iced slice, or even a vanilla slice – this lovely retro bake is well worth revisiting. I have such fond memories of weekend outings with my grandparents. Transported by my Grandad’s green 

Vegan Frangelico Tiramisu

Vegan Frangelico Tiramisu

Vegan Frangelico Tiramisu Tiramisu was probably the most sophisticated thing I ever ate as a teen. It was the glamorous choice on any menu, and the phase when it was considered naff – alongside Black Forest Gateau – passed me by entirely. Despite my soft 

Vegan Torta Gianduia (Chocolate Hazelnut Cake)

Vegan Torta Gianduia (Chocolate Hazelnut Cake)

Long-term readers of this blog will know that I love a Eurovision-inspired bake, and this one is a belter! Researching the host country’s traditional recipes and deciding which one to use can take some time – but not this year, as Eurovision is beamed live 

Veganising Nigella: The Chocolate Malteser Cake

Veganising Nigella: The Chocolate Malteser Cake

Veganising Nigella: The Chocolate Malteser Cake We did it! We finally left London and swapped our apartment for a house near the sea. We had considered leaving the capital many times over the years but lockdown gave us the final nudge we needed. Despite occasionally 

Vegan Black Forest Trifle

Vegan Black Forest Trifle

  It’s about time I posted a recipe for trifle. The UK’s scorching heatwave has eased now, but it’s still summer and nothing beats a chilled dessert. If you’re bored of Calipos and can muster a little strength in the kitchen, I promise this trifle 

Vegan Jammy Ripple Loaf Cake

Vegan Jammy Ripple Loaf Cake

Vegan Jammy Ripple Loaf Cake Moving house is a drag, isn’t it? Especially when the process is hindered, and the inevitable upheaval is delayed; in our case, due to the sale falling through. Back to the drawing board. As anyone who has sold a property 

Veganising Nigella: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Veganising Nigella: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

There is a tantalising and nerve-wracking sense of change in the air as I write. This recipe might just be my last blog post written in London as we are about to sell up and move to Wales. A bit of a homecoming, if you 

Vegan Cranberry & Cardamom Welsh Cakes

Vegan Cranberry & Cardamom Welsh Cakes

These heavenly mouthfuls are incredibly easy to make and as Christmassy as can be! Don’t get me wrong, I love a mince pie as much as the next sane person, but these are a much simpler – not to mention quicker – alternative offering of