Yesterday I got hayfever. I was taking my puppy for a walk and it was unseasonably warm outside. I started to feel like I had a feather duster up my nose. Awesome. Who knew you could get hayfever in winter? So then I had to spend the rest of the day inside to avoid sneezing fits and watery eyes. Anyway. So I was house bound and probably should have used … Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Little 5 Minute Chocolate Cake
This week has been really busy and the cookies I made yesterday were kind of disgusting, so I couldn’t blog about them. I needed a fast recipe to make up for all the wasted cookie-making time, and started thinking about a chocolate cake I used to make in the microwave. When I was at high school, I used to come home in the afternoons and make this cake. I would … Continue reading →
Golden Northern Cornbread
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you would be aware that not long ago I attempted a vegan and gluten free cornbread from BabyCakes. Unfortunately, it was a complete failure. Since then, I have been determined to find the perfect cornbread recipe. I wanted a cornbread that is moist, light, slightly sweet and baked in a loaf pan like a banana cake. I wanted to toast it … Continue reading →
Little Apple Pies
Apple pie is an institution in my house. I love it. When I was little my mum would always make it and put aside some raw dough for me to snack on. I would also eat the apple filling by the bowlful, and Mum used to yell that she wouldn’t have any left for the pie. Everyone’s favourite part of apple pie is the pastry. Crumbly, rich, buttery, delicate pastry, … Continue reading →
Little Quiche Lorraines
When I was about 11 my dad brought me home a book called Junior Cook. I spent hours going through it, marking all the recipes I wanted to try and making lists of the ingredients I needed to buy. That book pretty much marks the beginning of my foray into cooking and baking on my own (rather than just mixing Mum’s cakes or eating her raw apple pie dough). I … Continue reading →