Anna Hollisey 
Baking the perfect scones is well and good, but you’re going to need some perfect jam to spread on them. In this article we cover the basics of jam-making and a recipe for a decadent Strawberry and Champagne Jam. Just pile it onto Freshly-baked Scones, top with Clotted Cream, and …
Required to whip up some home baking in a hurry? No problem – we know the best cake shortcuts! Here are some of our favourite quick-fix cakes. Refrigerator Cheesecake Cheesecakes are traditionally baked (and even those are quite easy) but this one’s a whiz-and-pour affair that takes absolutely no time …
If you’re looking for biscuits to give to friends and family at Christmas and Easter, try Florentines. Rich, chewy, and packed with nuts and fruits, these honey-sweetened treats taste truly celebratory. Try making your own Candied Peel and use it in our delicious Florentine recipe. About Florentines Florentines are ancient …
There are so many reasons to try making your own Italian biscotti. These twice-cooked biscuits can be adapted to include any of your favourite nuts, fruit or chocolate – they’ll keep for ages, and friends and family will appreciate a jar at Christmas. Ready to give them a try? The …
Here’s an Afternoon Tea with a difference – everything is made with chocolate! From genuine hot chocolate to chocolate and cherry sandwiches, this Chocolate Delight menu is reserved for devoted chocoholics only! What’s For Tea? This is Afternoon Tea, so you could sip cups of Earl Grey. Or you could …
If you love Christmas pudding… but you want something lighter this year… then try our recipe. We’ll help you to interpret the classic recipes in your own way, choosing your own fruit and favourite tipple – to make a light Christmas pudding with all your favourite flavours! Interpreting The Classic …
Mince pies! You either love or hate them. For enthusiasts, there’s nothing finer than a short, buttery pastry case, sprinkled with crunchy sugar and filled with juicy fruit. The Origin Of The Mince Pie Who first had the idea to put mincemeat and fruit into a pie case? The earliest …
You’ve never heard of French Christmas Cake? Typically, this elegant nation has a Christmas culinary tradition all of its own. Galette des Rois is a cake to celebrate Epiphany, and we think this is a tradition we might begin to embrace… Traditions Surrounding The Galette Des Rois Celebrated in January …
Rich with liquor, dense with fruit and nuts, and deepened with the addition of chocolate or cocoa – an Italian Christmas Cake is a sophisticated culinary creation. Naturally, Italians have added a number of gorgeous traditions to their Christmas celebrations, and many of these are worth adopting as our own! …
Looking for an alternative Christmas cake recipe this year? Try making our rich and luxurious Yule Log recipe. This traditional Christmas ‘cake’ is simple and fun to make with children. History of the Yule Log Before it became a chocolate-covered Christmas Cake, the Yule Log was a perfect piece of …