In the run up to St.Patrick's Day I always try to cook up some food that reminds me of when I was a kid growing up in Ireland. I like to make Irish food for my daughter so she gets a taste of this part of her heritage. Irish Scones have always been a thing of … [Read more...] about Irish Scones
Treats
Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
I know what you're thinking, it's January! Why are you sharing banana muffins with me? Well, it's almost the end of the first full week back to school/work/life and hey, don't you need a little treat by now? I know I do. But don't fret too much these muffins … [Read more...] about Whole Wheat Banana Muffins
Harrods Luxury Hampers – Christmas 2017
We are getting very close to that most wonderful time of the year, and for food lovers it really is the best time. A time when you can indulge a little, or a lot, in all of your favourite things. For me, it's also a time to start looking for foodie gifts for … [Read more...] about Harrods Luxury Hampers – Christmas 2017
Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
How do you like your banana bread? I've made one or two banana bread loaves in my time. What started out as a fun activity, a little baking with my girl, has turned into a quest to make the best banana bread. Every loaf has been critically judged by my banana … [Read more...] about Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have something a little different for you today. Something sweet and a bit of a treat. Over the last year or so I've been trying to improve my baking. And for the last few months my girl has been baking along with me. As you can imagine she loves baking the … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Apple & Blackberry Muffins
We made it! Week one of secondary school is in the bag and it all went well. Thank goodness! So to celebrate the end of a big week I've made these apple & blackberry muffins. I always bake something nice for the end of the first week back to school. I've … [Read more...] about Apple & Blackberry Muffins
Flapjacks
I've been making some snacks to take with us for our camping trip, and I wanted something reasonably healthy that could also be considered a treat. Because, you know kids, and it's the summer holidays and treats seem to be constant at the moment. So I made … [Read more...] about Flapjacks
Rhubarb Crumble Muffins
Rhubarb season is here again, this time around it's the field grown rhubarb, and for me it is a sure sign that summer is coming soon. If you have read some of my other posts you will remember that rhubarb has a special place in my food life. I love everything … [Read more...] about Rhubarb Crumble Muffins
Dark Chocolate Date & Hazelnut Truffles
These dark chocolate, date and hazelnut truffles are for the chocolate lovers, the best kind of people, don't you think? I have a little bit of a sweet tooth not as much as my husband to be fair, he outdoes all of us when it comes to chocolate. I didn't start … [Read more...] about Dark Chocolate Date & Hazelnut Truffles
Black Cherry Chocolate Brownies
The other day when I was writing up the pomegranate chicken recipe I realised that this little old blog is now two years old. It almost passed by without notice, another blogiversary! I can't believe that it's been two whole years since I hit publish on my … [Read more...] about Black Cherry Chocolate Brownies