As much as I love Bakewell Tart I also love something with a burst of citrus on your tongue. This Lemon and Marzipan Tart satisfies both of these loves. This Continue reading “Lemon and Marzipan Tart”
Orange and Lemon Layer Cake
When I was deciding what to bake this week a little voice from the neighbouring room asked if requests could be made. I stuck my head round my husband’s office door and he said “something orangey”. So here we are a moist yet light Orange & Lemon Layer Cake.
Cherry and Almond Bundt Cake
Having recently moved house I found myself unpacking the pantry and unearthed my Bundt tin. Whilst I had it in my hand it seemed like an appropriate time to make a Bundt Cake, so here’s the recipe for my Cherry and Almond Bundt Cake.
Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf Cake
Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf Cake
Inspired by the Mary Berry book – Simple Cakes this loaf cake is lovely as it is or you can add subtle little twists. My first impression was that it would be lovely to be a Chocolate Orange sponge marbled with a Vanilla sponge. To do that I would add the zest of half an orange to the chocolate half of the mix and substitute the hot water for orange juice. Either way it’s a lovely fun sponge to bake. Continue reading “Chocolate and Vanilla Marble Loaf Cake”
Victoria Sponge
Victoria Sponge filled with Jam and Vanilla Buttercream
When I feel like baking a cake but have no inspiration or quite often not much time you cannot beat a Victoria Sponge Cake. I like to push the boat out and be a little more indulgent by adding Continue reading “Victoria Sponge”
Spaghetti Meatballs
Spaghetti Meatballs
There are an abundance of ready made meatballs available in the meat aisle of any supermarket but until you make your own you’ll never understand how good home made ones really are. They are relatively easy to make and Continue reading “Spaghetti Meatballs”
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
A long overdue visit to Byland Abbey was in order and we picked a beautiful May afternoon. My family originate from Thirsk and surrounding villages so I have passed the Abbey on numerous occasions. A family farm has historic links to when the monks farmed the area. Four decades on I still hadn’t visited the Abbey so it was time to put that right! Continue reading “Byland Abbey”
In and around Barnard Castle
With a clear day in our diaries we headed across the Yorkshire border into County Durham for a day in and around Barnard Castle.
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle is a lovely market town on the banks of Continue reading “In and around Barnard Castle”
Truffle Launch at Amelia’s Chocolate
Truffle Launch at Amelia’s Chocolate
On 16th May I was invited to the Truffle Launch at Amelia’s Chocolate in 
Scarborough. Amelia opened her shop in 2013 is always reinventing her products, workshops and chocolate parties. Now Amelia has branched out into the luxury market with Continue reading “Truffle Launch at Amelia’s Chocolate”
Toad in the Hole
As you will have previously read about my failings with a Yorkshire Pudding you can imagine that Toad in the Hole didn’t start out much better. However Grandad Moss’ Yorkshire Pudding batter works equally well for Toad in the Hole. Continue reading “Toad in the Hole”