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 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 

Veganising Nigella: The Spruced Up Vanilla Cake

Veganising Nigella: The Spruced Up Vanilla Cake

…also known as Drop Dead Gorgeous Yogurt Cake in this house! This beautiful Christmassy-looking cake is inspired by Nigella Lawson’s original recipe, which is available on Nigella.com or found in her book, the magical Nigella Christmas. It’s the ideal cake for those of you who 

Blueberry Crunch Slice

Blueberry Crunch Slice

My little girl started back at school this week and I’m full of mixed emotions about this. On the one hand I appreciate having time to myself to ‘get things done’ but I also miss having my cute little jumping bean at my side! She 

Bajan Coconut Sweet Bread

Bajan Coconut Sweet Bread

The summer holidays are almost here and we couldn’t be more excited! We had such an enjoyable break last year and we are looking forward to lots more family fun times this year, too – the highlight being a holiday in beautiful west Wales, in 

Icelandic ‘Happy Marriage’ Cake | Hjónabandssaela

Icelandic ‘Happy Marriage’ Cake | Hjónabandssaela

I’d been itching to try this recipe for ages. Look at the whimsical name! I was instantly intrigued. It’s a bit of a misnomer really though; it isn’t a cake at all, at least not in the traditional sense. It’s actually the perfect cross between