Bakewell is a town in Derbyshire, part of the Peak District. There is debate as to whether it’s the Bakewell Tart or the Bakewell Pudding that originated there and there are a few shops in the town that all claim to sell the “original” we tried a couple of them while we were there and [...]

AKA – Cutesey Valentines Cupcakes! Of course we needed something cute and adorable to mark the day. These cupcakes have the bonus of being quick and easy to make too so you can whip some out for your sweet. They started out life as just plain white chocolate cupcakes.. Obviously I needed something pink, strawberry [...]

Firstly a Happy New Year to you all, we’re back and ready to start 2011 with a bang! We hope your holiday season was everything you wanted it to be. – As we have done the past couple of years we decided to treat our guinea pigs… er.. um.. I mean friends, with a selection [...]

Now, I’ve always known these delicacies by the name Macaroon.. I’m starting to learn that most people think of the wrong type of macaroon when I say that, the French style Macaron is more known in relation to these treats. Of course, if I said it with the true French pronunciation I’d probably still face [...]

I wanted to end the month with chocolate, I’ve managed to stay off it the entire month which is quite a feat for me! Wanting to make a slight twist rather than a ‘plain old’ chocolate ice cream I decided to make a sorbet instead. So, as a bonus this is dairy and egg free, [...]

I know, I know, what does gardening have to do with cooking and baking? Well Michael and I last year attempted to start a vegetable patch and herb garden. We’re not so great at “pretty” plants, but something we’re going to be able to eat, we can manage that! It’s been a year now and [...]

Do you know what Sunday is? It’s March 14th.. Which on this side of the Atlantic is 3.14, otherwise known as the mathmatical term of Pi.. Yes, I’m a math geek. Did you notice, if you look at 3.14 in a mirror it even looks like it says pie! So, to celebrate Pi day, I [...]