December 14, 2018
Snickerdoodles and Eggnog Recipe
I thought it was time we shared our secret ingredient for surviving the holidays our home made egg nog and spicy Snickerdoodle cookies. So pour yourself an eggnog, grab a snickerdoodle and put your feet up for a much needed rest. If there’s ever a time we deserve a little self pampering, now is it. So perhaps add a dash of spiced rum and enjoy.
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December 14, 2018
Christmas and all its festivities are now upon us, so whether you are entertaining or just kicking back with your loved ones try our Island Snow Cocktail Recipe with both the flavours of Christmas-orange and cinnamon and the Caribbean-coconut and rum in a creamy concoction. Yum.
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December 11, 2018
Golden Nugget Ice Cream with Almond Shortbread Biscuits Recipe
Fun whether you are six or sixty plus, creamy homemade ice cream with crunchy golden honeycomb nuggets and nutty almond shortbread biscuits makes a great Christmas Day dessert but you’ll have to make it ahead of time.
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November 22, 2018
Make your own rustic but pretty Chocolate Bark. It is pretty easy, looks impressive and tastes delicious. A great idea for Christmas presents.You can top or add anything you like to the chocolate once it is tempered so get creative. I was recently given a bar of Bolivian chocolate by a friend with salt, and coffee which was a taste sensation so I decided to try that, plus I love chilli and chocolate and chocolate with nuts.
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October 29, 2018
When I lived in Europe, whenever I passed a macaron shop like Laurie I practically drooled over the huge selection of flavours and colours they offered. I thought of trying to make them for a long time but I had heard they were very difficult so never bothered. I finally conquered my fear and had a go, as you can see they weren’t perfect but I picked up some tips along the way which I am passing on to you.
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October 23, 2018
Monochrome has gathered a legion of followers and it’s easy to see why. A design classic, black and white is guaranteed to deliver a dramatic punch both on the runway and in the home. But as is often with design, sometimes the simplest looks can be the hardest to execute.
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October 20, 2018
The bundt may have originated from the German bundkuchen (often called Gugelhupf or Kugelhupf), a ring-shaped coffee cake. There are so many recipes around so you can put almost anything into them and add the flavours and spices you love.
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October 06, 2018
I love a warm salad with seeds and nuts during the darker months. One a beautiful Autumnal Day, like today, this salad can be wonderful served alongside your Thanksgiving lunch or as a starter. Bring the colours of the leaves to your table table with my warm and inviting Roasted Carrot and Fennel Salad with the fresh crunch of Granny Smith Apples.
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August 10, 2018
Blueberry & Coconut Ice Cream Bars
I am sure you can pick up cheap and cheerful ice creams at the shop but get the kids involved and make your own. Much healthier and much tastier. Super easy and really delicious churn free ice cream bars.
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July 06, 2018
Make your own no churn frozen raspberry frozen yoghurt with our easy recipe.
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June 22, 2018
Happy Midsummer to all the Scandinavians and those that wish they were.
My husband is Swedish and I have enjoyed many lovely long evenings of herrings, and schnapps. However, there is only so many shots of schnapps one girl can drink. This year, I am introducing to the family my version of a Midsummer Cocktail with typically Swedish Elderflower, and less Swedish, Prosecco, and Gin.
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June 16, 2018
Our Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar Cornmeal Cake Recipe is sweet with herby notes of rosemary, the bitterness of balsamic vinegar and the comfort of rich creamy frosting. Well worth the effort for the ones you love.
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