Admit it guys! Muffins are basically an acceptable way of eating cake for breakfast and I am personally very ok with that. But if you are going to treat yourself you might as well do something very special. How about the fluffiest muffins covered in melted butter, cinnamon sugar and caramelised pineapple bits? Too much? I say life is too short to settle for boring and ordinary muffins. These buttery ...
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As far as desserts go this is a weird one and one you have probably never come across before unless you are well...Greek! Portokalopita is undoubtedly one of my favourite Greek desserts so I knew that it should definitely have a place in my blog. Portokali means orange in Greek and while is not really a pie the addition of phyllo gives it its name. Portokalopita is a deliciously different ...
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You have to admit that the world is going a bit crazy for red velvet anything! Whether it’s in a sponge or cookie form its distinctive red colour makes it perfect for any kind of anniversaries. I first tried whoopie pies in a bakery in London and they are quite simply two soft cookies with a creamy filling or frosting sandwiched in between. Most commonly whoopie pies are filled with ...
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Who doesn’t love macarons? I mean really though WHO doesn’t? They are perfect little mouthfuls of cookie/biscuit chewy deliciousness. Think of the luxurious windows of Parisian pastry shops like Pierre Herme and Laduree. It just feels like such a scrumptious little bite, coming in all those pastel colours and flavours varying from the classic pistachio and chocolate to more adventurous like balsamic vinegar and olive oil (the last two are ...
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I will be the first one to admit that I am no vegan or gluten free! But being in the hospitality industry has meant that it is my responsibility to always try and come up with treats that are accessible to everyone. This banana cake is available every day at our breakfast buffet where I currently work and I can tell you it is a hit! Not only is it ...
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There is something about classic desserts that makes them irreplaceable and heart warming. Pavlova really is one of the best summery and light desserts of all time. My version of it is baked in a tin (cause you know I am a pastry chef I like things as neat as possible!), topped with strawberry jam, basil infused chantilly cream and finished with fresh strawberries. It really is summer on a ...
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My heart literally goes out to cinnamon. I don’t think there is a more comforting spice than that. Think of apple crumble, pumpkin pie and my personal favourite cinnamon rolls. Cinnamon roll was something I first discovered when I moved to the UK and visited one of the Cinnabon shops in Piccadilly. I still remember trying it and feeling my heart overflowing with joy and lacking any sort of guilt! ...
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I first made madeleines very early in my career, perhaps 8 or 9 year ago! (God I am old!). Some might say they are tricky but don’t worry with my help , you are just a few steps away from pillowy, soft, scalloped shell looking teacakes. There is a debate whether madeleines are cookies or tiny cakes, but their light and delicate texture definitely categorizes them as cakes. In this ...
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Today’s recipe is basically a tribute to my sister! Yes she is vegan but hey she is my sister and I love her no matter the (wrong) decisions she makes! Seriously though these babies have nothing to be jealous of the original version. Soft coconut flavoured donuts with the easiest homemade mixed berry jam, it almost smells like summer (I say almost it is rainy London after all!). I tried ...
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I have very mixed fillings about spending my birthday at home during the lockdown. On one hand I am incredibly grateful that I get to be safe at home with my other half, enjoying my day with my favourite take away and movies!(Animated ones mainly). On the other hand I normally spend my day being completely spoiled, starting with a Michelin star lunch where I would normally get a cheeky ...
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