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November 16, 2017

Coconut Dahl with Roasted Veg 

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November 6, 2017

Chilli – Con Carne 

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October 4, 2017

Plum and Ginger Cake

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September 22, 2017

Fig and cinnamon streusel cake

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September 19, 2017

Griddled Peaches

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August 21, 2017

Flaxseed biscuits

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July 23, 2017

Courgette and lemon cake

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July 19, 2017

Beetroot and Chocolate Cake

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July 11, 2017

Raspberry infused Gin & Rosemary infused Gin 

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So earlier today I made this Summer Spelt Almond Cake which is a @violetcakeslondon recipe that I saved from @guardianfeast ~ I made a couple of changes, blueberries in place of cherries ( didn’t have any! ) and a 20cm tin rather than a 23cm and that was only because the smaller one was easier to get too ( I can’t keep my baking tins tidy! 🙈) Nigella’s cupboard has got nothing on mine! 😳🙈 ~ It worked a treat EXCEPT it dipped a bit in the middle and that’s because I used a deep tin and couldn’t see over the parchment to check after 60mins 😂 but it didn’t change the consistency or taste it was absolutely DELICIOUS topped with rose water icing & dried rose petals 🌹 It’s gone straight on my favourites list! ♡ 🌹 ♡ ... oh I forgot to mention it has sliced peaches on it too 🍑 ( see stories )
If you’ve been following my stories you’ll know that my kitchen is closed this week!! 👩‍🍳 .. I’m in sunny Spain enjoying lazy days on the beach and eating delicious food. So far I’ve got a face full of freckles, a few red patches and my jeans are a tad more snug than they were on Monday 🙈😋 but it’s all worth it! We’ve eaten at some of our favourite restaurants, tried new ones and wandered around the pretty streets in old town Marbella. I’m glad we decided to come back to somewhere we know well it couldn’t be more relaxed!!😎... Happy weekend everyone x
Yesterday was my lovely mums 80th birthday 🎉🍾 I shared some pics on my stories and apart from lots of birthday wishes ~ thank you ~ I had so many messages about how amazing she looks! I of course passed this on and asked for her secrets to looking good at 80!! She said~ cleanse, tone and moisturise, eat your veg, drinks lots of water and laugh a lot!! 😂 ♡ ..... She really is an amazing lady with a wicked sense of humour, she’s our family go to person and is there for us all. She makes a delicious Sunday roast and her toad in the hole is a top request! 😀 She of course sometimes drives me nuts but that’s what mums do! Well I know I do it! 😀 oh and she remarried at 75!! 👍🏻😂 ....
Throwing back to a few of my makes and bakes over the last few weeks!! It’s been so lovely seeing lots of you cooking and baking from my recommendations, following my tweaks and tips and tagging me in your posts! ♡ I do apologise if I’ve missed any or not left a comment it’s just been a busy time for me!! ... It’s not easy keeping up with this technology malarkey 🙈 I really do appreciate all the feedback I get ... Thank you ♡ ... #TBT ... Now off to pour wine 🍷... #Cheers x
Wonderful bowl of pea risotto with seasonal British asparagus was tonight’s supper of choice 🍃🍽🍃 creamy with butter and Parmesan added at the end and a light sprinkle of freshly grated lemon 🍋 glass of chilled white wine and it’s a perfect end to a lovely spring day! ♡ ... If you’ve never made a risotto give it ago, it’s very simple, it just needs your attention, get everything prepped and get stirring!! #homemadeisbest #seasonal
I made these Banana Cakes with Rum Caramel last week but totally forgot to post the photo! ... I’m not keen on boozy desserts but these are utterly delicious ~ the rum caramel sauce poured over vanilla ice cream is gorgeous!! ... As always whenever I make individual bundt cakes one always sticks and it’s either the first or the last! This time just when I thought all six were okay the last one stuck! 🙄 ... The recipe is from @ottolenghi Sweet ♡

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