Another recipe perfect for an Autumn day, or dare I say the C word… Christmas! This recipe is adapted from ‘Jane’s Patisserie’ recipe, and I must say these brownies are delicious. Ingredients 150g Dark Chocolate 1 Terry’s Chocolate Orange (157g) 200g Unsalted Butter 3 large eggs 275g Caster Sugar 90g Plain Flour 35g Cocoa Powder
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This is an easy recipe taken from ‘BBC Good Food’. It’s perfect for this time of year, especially when enjoyed with a pumpkin spiced latte! I used tinned pumpkin purée (available from Amazon or larger supermarkets) but you can make your own purée by steaming cubes of pumpkin (skin & seeds removed) for 10-15 minutes,
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Autumn is well and truly upon us, so it’s time to enjoy some autumnal flavours! Here is a recipe for my favourite seasonal drink… in cupcake form! The cake recipe is adapted from www.janespatisserie.com and the frosting recipe is my own. Both use ‘Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix’ which is available on Amazon, or you can
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Sometimes even a coffee snob craves a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte! So I’ve done a bit of research and come up with a recipe to create a homemade version of the drink. Ingredients: 200ml milk (whole milk is best for a creamier texture but low fat or dairy alternatives can be used) 1 tbsp brown
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I’m really enjoying The Great British Bake Off this year. The ‘Spice’ episode from a couple of weeks ago was right up my street and left me desperate to make a Gingerbread cake! I turned to one of my favourite bloggers (Jane’s Patisserie) for inspiration! Here I’ve followed Jane’s recipe (Christmas Gingerbread Cake) for the
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This year I was determined to use my garden apple windfall! And of course the first thing that sprang to mind was….. Apple Gin! (Yes, I know, most people would probably have gone for apple pie!) I have tweaked the recipe for ‘Spiced Apple Gin’ from infusapalooza.co.uk to create a Winter Warmer Apple Gin. Lots
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October is a time for pumpkins and therefore pumpkin cupcakes! This recipe uses tinned pumpkin puree (available in supermarkets) and pumpkin pie spice, which can be bought ready mixed online, or you can mix your own. For 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, mix 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp allspice and 1/4
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One thing I love about living in this part of the world are the distinct seasons. Although I spent most of September pining for the fabulous sunshine we enjoyed during the Summer, I have now fully immersed myself in Autumn! To me, Autumn is when Mother Nature is at her most beautiful. A walk around
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