Easter Cakes and Bakes, Wedding Cakes, Picnic and Lunchbox Cakes,
The wedding cake is one of the most beloved traditions when it comes to the nuptials, typically being served after dinner, but sometimes at the wedding breakfast as well. More often than not, the wedding cake is left on display, serving as the centerpiece of the ceremony. The history of …
Indulge in the delightful savoury goodness of Mary’s Cheesey Cheese Scones. These delectable treats are perfect for enjoying as a snack, a light meal, or as a delightful addition to any afternoon tea spread. Packed with the rich flavour of cheddar cheese and a hint of chilli powder, these scones …
This dish makes a definite statement. It looks impressive, mouth-watering and fresh, with more than a little ‘ooh’ factor. Before you serve it, you may find yourself decorating the house with bunting and searching for brass band music; that’s the sort of rousing effect it has. It is the perfect …
Picture this: the sun is shining the grass is green, and the birds are singing sweetly as you open the picnic lunch you prepared lovingly. Now: imagine your horror when you look inside and see the Meringues, that you carefully sandwiched together with cream and sliced strawberries, crumbled in sticky …
When it comes to baking our humble island has a rich cake-making history. We’re the proud inventors of the classic Victoria sponge, as well as the Dundee and Madeira cakes. But there’s sweet-tasting treasure to be found elsewhere too. Consider a spicy and enticing Stollen with its gooey marzipan layer; …
Cakes with more than two layers always seem that little bit special. As if the hostess has gone to a lot of trouble for her guests. In truth, it doesn’t have to be a lot of extra work at all! We’ve recipes for a rich Chocolate Layered Cake, and two …
Meringues, those lighter-than-air delicacies that can fool us into thinking they’re calorie-free, were created in the early eighteenth century by a Swiss pastry-cook named Gasparini, and they’ve been popular ever since. Meringues can be made as Individual Confections or as part of larger desserts as we’ll show you. When whisking …
We can’t make you into a millionaire but we can help you to eat like one with our millionaire’s shortbread recipes! We have a selection for you to choose from; each recipe is slightly different but each has a Shortbread Base, topped with sticky caramel and smooth chocolate. Millionaire’s Shortbread …
Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte or Black Forest Gateau is famous throughout the world. The version we recognise today originated in Germany. Josef Keller claims to have invented it in 1915 in Bad Godesberg which is now part of Bonn and nowhere near the Black Forest! So if his claim is true, the …
Whether your children are hooked on Dora, Nemo, Thomas, the Fimbles or Bratz, a cake featuring their cartoon heroes is a brilliant birthday gift! You can buy pre-decorated versions from professionals, but why not have a go yourself? All you need is some sugar paper, some edible pens and about …