Sometimes you go to make a certain type of biscuit or cookie, and things just don't work out right at all. This was exactly the case with these biscuits. I went to go make Shrewsburys, a.k.a Jammie Dodgers, and the dough was just not stiff enough to roll. But being the lazy as hell person [...]
So the last two weeks have been an absolute whirlwind of excitement, adventures and travels. For the first time ever, I packed up a backpack and headed off on a two week trip through Berlin, Prague and Bratislava. I had never solo-travelled before, nor stayed in a hostel, and I can honestly say that if [...]
So thanksgiving is upon us, and that means pumpkin pie season is in full swing. Now, I am not American but I vividly remember the first time I had pumpkin pie whilst on a trip to New York with my best friend. Unfortunately I could not find any decent pumpkins around where I live, and [...]
Christmas decorations have started appearing in shops, which I swear gets earlier every year, so I find that it is totally acceptable for me to start getting excited about Christmas and about Christmas recipes and flavours. One thing that always hit me in the Christmas feels is the smell and taste of anything gingerbread. Since [...]
So I come to you today from nice change of scenery. No, I haven't gone on a European adventure, frolicking through the hills of Italy. I've made the whole 100 foot journey to my local Costa. To be honest, I just really needed coffee that didn't have limescale in it. That is still an abnormality [...]
Lemon curd is one of my all time favourites. Especially, a really tangy curd that makes your jaw seize. It has such a variety of uses; as a tart filling, mixed with Crème pâtissière and my personal favourite, poured liberally over pancakes or French toast. I feel like there is this misinformed thought that lemon curd [...]
I admit, I have a bread problem. I absolutely love the stuff, you definitely wont be finding me on a keto diet any time soon. I did the maths and I estimate that bread makes up at least 75% of my diet. The food pyramid is out the window. This may be my favourite type [...]
