It’s a shame I can’t use the excuse of pregnancy but I have a sweet tooth. Yesterday I whipped up a batch of honey cupcakes and added some honeycomb for some extra crunch. They taste delicious so if you fancy trying them yourself here’s the recipe. Ingredients: 115g butter 115g caster sugar 115g self-raising…
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Mint chocolate cupcakes
I just adore the taste of mint chocolate ice cream and wondered if this could be translated to cupcakes!? Yes, it can! Here’s a simple but tasty recipe for 12 mint choc cupcakes. Ingredients: 225g self raising flour 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 225g caster sugar 225g unsalted butter 4 eggs 1…
Banana bread recipe
It’s been a while since I baked something, well, at least a week. I can’t bear to let a cake tin go empty! I thought I would make something delicious and healthy as Edward enjoys the odd slice of cake too. Ingredients: 175g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 150g caster sugar 3 eggs 3…
Chocolate cupcakes
Look away if you’re on a diet because I made something really naughty! Chocolate cupcakes from one of my favourite recipe books, the hummingbird bakery cookbook. I can confirm they taste absolutely divine but are probably not good for your waistline 🙂 I’m linking up with Handmade Thursday. Why don’t you go and see what…
Review: Annabel’s Kitchen
I’m a big fan of Annabel Karmel and have a couple of her recipe books so I was keen to review her latest cookbook which aims to teach children from the age of four and upwards how to cook. Tying in with her new TV series, Annabel’s Kitchen, broadcast on CiTV from April 2011, this…
London cupcakes
I’m excited about the prospect of the Royal Wedding next week. My husband has the day off work and my sister and niece should be coming to stay. I wanted to make something to commemorate the special day and I am proud to present my London cupcakes. I’ve used Union flag cupcake cases and my…
The Gallery: My Blog
I started my blog back in 2005 and since then have used it to post about my hobbies and life. I quite like reading back through it and seeing how my interests have changed. When I started blogging I would record progress with my family history research but one day I discovered sewing and crafty…
My Silent Sunday
Banana muffins for little ones
Edward loves his finger food but unfortunately doesn’t like fruit unless it’s pureed. However I’ve found a way of making sure he gets banana by hiding them in muffins! This is a really simple recipe which takes 30 minutes from preparation to eating. Ingredients: 55g unsalted butter 100g caster sugar 1 egg 2 ripe bananas…