After I made the drunken cherries I just had to combine them with chocolate. And since you can never go wrong with brownies, a recipe combining them with the cherries and lightly toasted almonds was quickly dreamed up. I hope you like the combination of the different… [Read More...]
Sweet baking
Holiday Baking: Mini Mince Pies
Christmas is the time for the classics. The English return to their beloved turkey (or even more traditional goose) with stuffing, Christmas pudding (never made it by the way), gingerbread and the little bites featuring in this recipe. A classic English Christmas can… [Read More...]
Holiday Baking: Apple Pie Scones with Cranberries
Dreaming of a light Christmas! I normally bake these apple pie scones without the cranberries, nutmeg and cloves, but I thought I’d give them the December makeover. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the bright red accents they give. If you are going to make this recipe be sure to… [Read More...]
Delicate Jam Filled Almond Shortbreads
I don’t know if you have to be a girl to truly appreciate a tea party with dainty little cakes and cookies. I do know that men have no problem eating these little jam filled gems, no matter how they are presented. When I discovered the rose petal and quince jelly I was delighted because this way they will be perfect for my rose themed tea party! [Read More...]
Muesli Muffins
Eating cupcakes can be a bit of a guilty pleasure, something you do not do every day. But with muffins it’s a different cup of tea, I can eat them every day and feel no remorse at all! Even though they contain a lot of sugar and a bit of fat too, they have this healthy aura I like to hold on to… [Read More...]