When the craving hits for afternoon tea, you can’t beat a cream scone, and at this time of year summer fruits are a lovely addition. Well that was what I thought until I made a giant blueberry cream scone, which has to be the ultimate […]
Yesterday was the autumn equinox. The leaves are starting to turn red and gold, and the sun is losing it’s heat. Pumpkin spice lattes are back in the coffee shops, and baking with pumpkin is on my mind again! Pumpkin chocolate chip scones are my […]
So it is nearly time for the Great British Bake Off to return to the screens, but in its new home on Channel 4. What to expect?! Reviews in the media seem to be mixed so far. Prue Leith is replacing Mary Berry, and Mel […]
Late summer with its bountiful harvest of rich blackberries, plums, and all kinds of soft fruits – in a way this time of year makes me sad, sad that summer is nearly over, with that bittersweet yearning you get for missing out on something, the […]
When it comes to breakfast I am often guilty of grabbing the nearest thing in sight and also sticking to the same few options every day. When you have a million other things to do and remember, breakfast seems to fall into the background somehow. […]
Ah rhubarb, bringing back childhood memories of rhubarb crumble and stewed rhubarb with custard. Growing it on our allotment, it was a frequent sight on the table! Having picked this rhubarb up at the fruit and vegetable market in Kingston, the same place my mum […]
