Baking · Biscuits and Cookies · Cakes · Chocolate · Product Reviews · Seasonal and Festival Foods · Uncategorized

Mother’s Day: Spiced Earl grey and Chocolate Bundt

Throughout the year we have many special days to celebrate and although I agree every day is a celebration, these dates makes a person feel just that extra special and why not! When it comes to Mother’s day usually I would get told make sure you put your feet up but we all know this never… Continue reading Mother’s Day: Spiced Earl grey and Chocolate Bundt

Baking · Cakes · Desserts · Seasonal and Festival Foods · Uncategorized

Cinnamon and chestnut layered cake with mulled wine poached pears

When it comes to spending time with family over  good food, drink and company i’m always excited. Why? well since my childhood family time has always been important and spending time with extended family whom you only see a couple of times in the year brings a lot of joy. This year Christmas is at… Continue reading Cinnamon and chestnut layered cake with mulled wine poached pears

Baking · Breads · Competitions · East meets West Fusion · Eggless · Food · Uncategorized

Spiced Paneer and Beetroot Sandwich in a Pickled Onion Bloomer using English Provender Proper Pickle

When it comes to sandwiches I’m very picky and thats purely because A) I’m vegetarian B) choices for vegetarian sandwiches are quite limited and if it looks good it doesn’t always taste good. Yes I’m talking about readymade sandwiches. Many times I’ve purchased a carrot, hummous and salad sandwich or falafel sandwich only to find… Continue reading Spiced Paneer and Beetroot Sandwich in a Pickled Onion Bloomer using English Provender Proper Pickle

Baking · East meets West Fusion · Food · Glutenfree · Indian/Asian Cuisine · Reviews · Seasonal and Festival Foods · Uncategorized

Gluten Free Firecracker Spicy Rice and Paneer Canapé and Tilda Supper Club Review

  It only seems like yesterday that I was invited by Tilda to attend their supperclub  alongside other fabulous food writers and bloggers. Of course the wonderful meal was prepared by the Dazzling food writer and cookery personality  Mallika Basu queen of shortcuts and tricks :). Mallika based all the dishes from starters to mains using Tilda Rice. I’ve… Continue reading Gluten Free Firecracker Spicy Rice and Paneer Canapé and Tilda Supper Club Review

Baking · Cakes · Product Reviews

Lemon Curd, Ginger and White Chocolate Cardamom Cake

The past few weeks have been pretty rough but on the flip side I have had a smile on my face for all the great things that have happened such as recipe being published in A Year of Cake by Clandestine Cake Club, recipe in The Daily Telegraph and being given a bag or three full of foodie goodies… Continue reading Lemon Curd, Ginger and White Chocolate Cardamom Cake

Baking · Competitions

Competition- Win “A Year of Cake” 100 Celebratory Recipes

The moment has finally arrived for you to grab a copy and cast your eyes on Clandestine Cake Club’s second recipe book ” A Year of Cake” 100 celebratory recipes due to be published on 10th September 2015. A selection of fabulous cake recipes each one reflecting a theme whether it be a festival, birthday,… Continue reading Competition- Win “A Year of Cake” 100 Celebratory Recipes

Baking · Breads · East meets West Fusion · Food · Product Reviews

Garlic Chutney, Chilli and Coriander tear and share Bread Ring

Breads… Soft, Crusty, savoury, sweet, filled or just a simple loaf is my biggest weakness. During my travels I love to explore small bakeries to see what they have to offer. I’m intrigued by the variety of breads and flavours, one of my favourites being a good old sour dough and a few trials later… Continue reading Garlic Chutney, Chilli and Coriander tear and share Bread Ring

Baking · Cakes · Chocolate

Apricot, Ginger and Dark chocolate chip muffins

Last couple of weeks have been great, I’ve attended a #Curryforchange launch, a #Modernlivingkitchen event by Zwilling and a lunch date with few foodie friends. A blog post all about the Zwilling event and  products will follow soon. To be personally invited to these get together and events is a real treat, I’ve met some lovely… Continue reading Apricot, Ginger and Dark chocolate chip muffins

Baking · Cakes

Curry for Change 2015 and Passion fruit and coconut yogurt cake with lemongrass syrup

Have you heard of Curry for Change? A campaign set up by UK charity Find your Feet who work with rural communities suffering from poverty and hunger across Africa and Asia and the recently struck country of Nepal to grow food so that they don’t go hungry. Find your Feet is a fantastic charity that… Continue reading Curry for Change 2015 and Passion fruit and coconut yogurt cake with lemongrass syrup

Baking · Cakes · Dairyfree/Vegan · Eggless · Reviews · Uncategorized

Chocolate, Coconut and Raspberry Ripple Meringue Cake- Egg free, Dairy Free, Vegan

    Isn’t this a perfect cake to fit the Occasion? Yes, I’m talking a bout Valentines day which is literally just around the corner. So what are your plans? Are you one to shop till you drop and dine your other half at a restaurant or one who would be more than happy to… Continue reading Chocolate, Coconut and Raspberry Ripple Meringue Cake- Egg free, Dairy Free, Vegan