Category Archives: Desserts

Summer cakes and a promise to myself

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

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

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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Strawberry Summer Pops

Posted on June 11, 2014 by

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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U is for Upside down Blueberry Cobbler

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

For those unfamiliar with fruit cobblers, think of sweet and juicy fruit in a large baking dish covered over with batter or pie crust before being baked. The fruit juices run into the batter making it a colourful and sweet … Continue reading →

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R is for Rum baked bananas

Posted on April 21, 2014 by

If you’re looking for a pastry free, healthy and tasty dessert, Rum baked bananas tick all the right boxes. This is a super quick recipe that doesn’t need you to go shopping to make dessert. Of course, rum is a … Continue reading →

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I is for Ice Cream Cup cookies

Posted on April 10, 2014 by

I have never really liked ice cream cones. I eat way too slowly and by the time I am half way through my cone is dripping a sticky mess onto my toes. I have often wondered why ice creams aren’t served … Continue reading →

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F is for Figs, oven roasted with honey and cardamom

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

The decadence of the last week has prompted me to turn to a lighter recipe to kick-start Week 2 of the A-Z Challenge. Honey is healthy isn’t it? And figs, they count towards 1 of your 5 a day! Healthy … Continue reading →

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B is for Brownie bars, fudgy and chocolatey

Posted on April 2, 2014 by

These brownies are adapted from the Hummingbird Bakery’s Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies. Lovely as the recipe is, I like to bake the brownie bars on their own. They can satisfy some serious cravings for dark chocolate. I’ve made minor modifications to … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Crush Cheesecake

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

This luscious Raspberry Crush Cheesecake from BBC Good Food makes the most of the raspberry season. And if you love Baked Cheesecakes, this one’s a winner! I tweaked the recipe slightly as you will see below. Ingredients 8 ginger biscuits … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Meringue Nests

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

Crunchy, fruity, sweet and cold – a delicious way to bid adieu to the raspberry season Ok, this entry is a cheat’s version of the original since I didn’t actually make the meringues. But hey, the oven needs a rest … Continue reading →

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