This is a recipe that my Mother spotted and has been nagging me to make!  A cake based on a G&T!  Lime sponge with a Gin & Tonic Drizzle and Gin icing! The recipe is taken from Jane’s Patisserie (www.janespatisserie.com), a fabulous site full of mouth watering recipes. Ingredients: Cake 250g soft margarine such as
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This recipe is taken from ‘Scandilicious Baking’ by Signe Johansen. This is a simple, delicious cake that makes use of over-ripe bananas.  It keeps well for 3-4 days in an airtight container, or wrapped in foil or clingfilm.  The flavour improves after baking (I can verify this as I’ve eaten slices on day 1 and
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I have recently become obsessed with all thing Scandinavian….. hygge, Ikea, cinnamon buns, ABBA (actually I’ve always loved ABBA!) but my favourite concept is that of Fika.  Fika is a Swedish word that means to meet up for a chat over a coffee and cake.  Bliss!  Swedes traditionally stop twice a day for Fika and
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Yesterday I went to Cocorico Patisserie (35 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF14 3JN) to undertake a ‘Basics of Patisserie’ course.  Cocorico is Cardiff’s premier Patisserie.  Head chef Laurian Veaudour and his team have been creating delicious French delicacies in the Capital since 2010.  They first came to my attention last Spring when they appeared on my
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I know it’s not coffee or cake, but this is my favourite recipe and I just made it for my tea!  It’s too good not to share!  It utilises very basic ingredients but is so delicious!  It reminds me of a fabulous holiday in Amalfi, Italy.  I spent my Husband Greg’s annual bonus on a
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A company that has recently caught my eye on social media is ‘Girls Who Grind….. Coffee.’  They are an all female small batch coffee roaster based in Warminster, Wiltshire.  They source speciality coffee from female producers and those who work to support them.  Their aim is to create awesome tasting coffee and to empower women
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There are many things that amaze me about coffee!  For example, the work that goes into producing the perfect cup, from the farming, processing, roasting and brewing.  The final product is only as good as the skills of the farmers, roasters and baristas  involved at each stage.   Although a flat white is my go
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It’s that time in January when the New Year’s resolutions of being healthy are starting to wear off and you may feel in need of cake!  Not to worry, here is a recipe for Carrot Cupcakes with orange frosting.  In truth, these cupcakes aren’t really for the dieters! but they are made with brown sugar
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Well 2018 is already upon us!  January is a time of new beginnings and traditionally the time when we make (& probably break!) resolutions for the year ahead.  I saw in the New Year in Finnish Lapland (another tick off the bucket list) at the end of a magical festive break with my two boys. 
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