Valentines is just around the corner so it’s time to put your romantic hats on! If, like me you’re not a fan of going out on Valentines and would prefer to stay in and cook a yummy meal, I have got the dessert course sorted. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this yummy Valentines […]
Pastry
Luxury all butter mince pies
This weekend we had a extra special, early Christmas Day at our friends Jess and Ross’ house. We had the works; roast, crackers, games, chocolates, homemade mince pies and the compulsory Christmas day mini argument ( Tim fell asleep during games time, I wasn’t happy!). Jess had never made all butter mince pies before so […]
Bakewell tart
This one was another request. Tim had been asking for a few weeks if I would make a Bakewell tart but I was a bit nervous, pastry and fragipan in one bake… but I looked at a few recipes and thought I was up to the challenge. The bakewell tart recipe that caught my eye was […]
Lemon meringue pie
A few weeks ago Tim and I celebrated our 8 year anniversary with a lovely meal out in Bristol. For dessert I order salted caramel truffles (naturally) and Tim ordered lemon meringue pie. We both said how yummy it was but not something you see on restaurant menus that often. Tim said I should make one […]