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Buttermilk Pyclets/Pikelets

May 2, 2014

Toaster friendly, tasting of crumpets, easy as pie…Pyclets.

Exceedingly Good Apple Pies

March 29, 2014

My version of a Mr Kipling's Apple Pie.

Apple Cake

March 23, 2014

Like carrot cake, but nicer…and without the carrots.

Simple Bread and Butter Pudding

January 20, 2014

I toyed with adding any number of random things to sex up this recipe, but this is how I remember it, so this is how it stays.

New Year’s Day Pancakes

January 1, 2014

My New Year's resolution is to worry less about things being 'just so'. This may mean you see a few more posts like this; Just things we do every day, not fussy or clever…just the things we make.

Strawberry Shortcake

September 20, 2013

Not a pink 1970's rag doll but a rich, open-weave scone drenched with strawberries and cream.

Blackberry Jam and a Breakfast Cake

September 3, 2013

The idea for this cake came to me as I woke up this morning. I leapt out of bed declaring that I wanted some sort of breakfast cake. Is that even a thing?

You know how this works by now: I tell you a meandering tale by way of recipe foreplay then insert a money shot to keep your interest. Today though…because my final images are being saved for the Autumn edition of Aga Living Magazine you will have to make do with one of my ‘practice tarts’ […]

Steak and Chips

June 10, 2013

This meal was an early anniversary treat. Tomorrow Ed and I will have been married for 14 years. Worth celebrating with steak and strawberries don't you think?

Funnel Cakes

May 25, 2013

We never made it to the funnel cake stand, so we made our own.

Caramel Apple Tarts

March 11, 2013

These were destined to be apple and ginger, but they became caramel apple tarts and I can't see anyone complaining.

Hot Soft Pretzels

February 16, 2013

Hot, soft, buttery, cinnamon sugar-coated pretzels - twisted and dipped by George.

Pancakes? We got ’em.

February 11, 2013

A collection of our favourite pancake recipes.

Oat & Almond Crumble Cookies

January 30, 2013

I usually just make half a batch of these oat and almond biscuits. A full plateful would be too tempting, but don't let me stop you.

Every Flavour Puddings

January 5, 2013

No bogey flavour ones (these are not Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans): These are my Every Flavour Puddings.

Clementine Madeleines

December 6, 2012

These are a nice alternative to a mince pie. They give you that 'chocolate orange vibe' without having to tap-it-and-unwrap-it.

Dulce de Leche Brownies

November 19, 2012

Super gloopy, caramel filled chocolate brownies.

Brendan’s Normandy Apple Tart

October 29, 2012

I spent Friday at the Seasoned Cookery School on a 'Brilliant Bakes' course hosted by Brendan, finalist in 2012's Great British Bake Off. The day started off very well with a slab of Brendan's homemade granola slice and a cup of tea.