Category Archives: Baking

Sourdough bread

Posted on April 13, 2020 by The Weekend Baker

This period of lockdown has given me the gift of time to give making sourdough bread a go. Attempting it has been a daunting thought until my sourdough fairy godmother turned up in the form of Sanjay, our wonderful friend … Continue reading →

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Summer cakes and a promise to myself

Posted on August 7, 2016 by The Weekend Baker

Strawberries are the perfect summer fruit and in season for a period as brief as the English summer itself. I often like to eat them just as they are without being drowned in the customary accompaniment of cream. This summer cake … Continue reading →

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Lemon blueberry loaf

Posted on March 7, 2016 by The Weekend Baker

This cake is the result of loads of indecision and the urge to clear out my fridge. I first set out to make a lemon and poppy seed pound cake only to discover that I didn’t have any poppy seeds. I … Continue reading →

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Flatbread or Chapati French ‘toast’

Posted on November 1, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

Half term holidays mean easy mornings, some lie ins and time for a proper breakfast. The last couple of months have been hectic with the little man saying good bye to his nursery and hello to proper school. New timings and the … Continue reading →

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A labour of love and Preserved Lemons

Posted on August 19, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

A few weeks ago I attended my first block printing class and had the most awesome day. Deep in the heart of Surrey, Tobias and the Angel run these classes for creative, artistic minds as well as complete luddites like me. It … Continue reading →

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Spiced Apple cake

Posted on January 23, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

A dense, moist and flavourful cake that has Autumn written all over it. Yes, it’s a late post but this cake was too good not to share. Better late than never! The apple tree in the back garden of our … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread men

Posted on January 15, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

When the weather is this wet and cold, I don’t need an excuse to fire up the oven. So when the little man asked if we could make gingerbread men as our Sunday activity, he didn’t really need to sell … Continue reading →

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Muddy Puddles Cake

Posted on November 12, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

A Peppa Pig themed party wouldn’t be complete without a Peppa cake, would it? To me, muddy puddles cues decadent chocolate cake that you can sink your teeth into and go Aaah! Maybe it’s just me but I would eat … Continue reading →

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Birthday celebrations with Peppa Pig

Posted on October 12, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Peppa pig and her little brother, George, have taken over not just our living room but also our lives. Our 3 year old is obsessed with the TV series and don’t be too surprised if you find us mouthing dialogues … Continue reading →

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Courgette and red pepper bites

Posted on October 1, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Cleaning out the fridge, last weekend, produced an odd assortment of veggies. There weren’t enough for one proper recipe but that got me thinking – what could I make if I threw them all in together. Here’s what they turned … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Summer Pops

Posted on June 11, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Sunny summer days and strawberry picking go hand in hand. Last weekend was a perfect day out with the little man, picking these luscious red berries. All you could see and smell were perfectly ripe strawberries begging to be eaten. … Continue reading →

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Focaccia with sea salt

Posted on June 1, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Another winner from Paul Hollywood’s How to Bake. This focaccia is much easier to make than I anticipated. As with all bread, I find it most relaxing to make it on a day at home, when I am not anxiously watching … Continue reading →

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Crusty loaf

Posted on May 18, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

This is the recipe for a Cottage Loaf from Paul Hollywood’s How to Bake. Of course, my version looks nothing as professional as the original but the taste is to die for. If you like a light airy bread with a thin crust, … Continue reading →

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‘With bread all sorrows are less’

Posted on May 15, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Those are the words of Sancho Panza speaking to Dapple, his ass, in Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Sancho Panza was a man after my own heart. By now, you’ve probably discovered that I find it difficult to steer clear of carbs. … Continue reading →

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Z is for Za’atar spiced pita chips

Posted on April 30, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

Love pita chips? Make your own! Add some zing with za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice mix. Can’t find Za’atar easily? Make your own with this easy recipe. These baked pita chips are one example of where you can use store bought … Continue reading →

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