Sweet shortcrust pastry, layered with jam and whole raspberries, topped with an almond sponge and sprinkled with flaked almonds. These slices are perfect for dessert or with a cup of tea. Last weekend I went on a day trip to Cambridge to visit one of my closest friends, Katie, to see her new grown up […]
Classic profiteroles filled with Chantilly cream and topped with chocolate ganache. People are scared of making choux pastry, but it really isn’t all that difficult. Just have patience! My top tips are Allow your milk, water and butter come to a rolling boil before adding the flour. This means the liquid is bubbling furiously. When […]
Welcome 2021! I am delighted to be sharing this recipe as my first of this brand new year. These scones are flaky and buttery and so morish. Packed with cheddar cheese and fresh thyme. I would be delighted if anyone served me these as afternoon tea. The key to keeping these scones flaky is to […]
I am a crazy Christmas person, but lockdown 2.0 is raining on my Christmas parade. So it’s time to start building up that buzz and what better way to start than homemade mince pies! These mince pies are simple to put together. Sweet shortcrust pastry with no rolling required. And I promise homemade pastry really […]