This super simple lemon cake is full of flavour and delicious juicy blackberries. The blackberries have been going (and growing) wild here and I can’t stop picking them and I won’t stop picking them. Our house backs on to allotments and the bushes all around have been so abundant – the blackberries are just too ..read more

This Blueberry and Apple Loaf is marvellously moist and fabulously fruity! I’ve been making this recipe on the regular because it’s so easy, so delicious and always goes down a treat. I’ve made this loaf a number of times in my (now not so) new kitchen and I’ve been much more enthusiastic about eating the ..read more

It’s been a while between recipe round ups but I’m back with 10 of the best marvellous muffins! Whether you like your muffins sweet or savoury, big or small, whatever you fancy, I’ve got recipe for them all! I think you’ll be a-loving these muffins! Nigella’s Chocolate Chip Muffins Double the chocolate and double the yum – these are hands down my favourite muffins. They’re quick, easy and require just a handful of pantry staples. They’re made with oil not butter, so if you substitute your favourite milk alternative and dairy free choc chips, you can easily make these dairy free. Simone’s Best ..read more

Everyone will go nuts and/or bananas for these delicious peanut butter and banana mini loaves. Lately we’ve been very big on bananas. Ever since the start of the year – we’ve been having a banana a day. You see, David had a mystery tummy bug over Christmas which really knocked his stomach for six and I read somewhere that bananas are good for gut health. The thing is, David doesn’t really like bananas or banana flavoured/tasting anything so I was thinking of ways to make his daily ‘nana more appealing. I instantly thought of my dear friend Jane who used to sit next to me at work. She used t ..read more

Part choc cross bun, part fudgy brownie – these double chocolate brownies are a decadent and delicious Easter treat! Now I know I just posted a recipe for zucchini brownies what seems like 2 minutes ago (actually it was a few weeks) but this recipe is just too good not to share. Besides, let’s face it, there’s no such thing as too many brownies! Truth be told, I wasn’t actually going to post an Easter recipe this year partly because Easter is coming so early and partly because I am not in the least bit organised. However, I was bake-fluenced by a Waitrose recipe card for Hot Cross Brownies ..read more

These zucchini brownies are rich, fudgy and delicious. Veggie smuggling has never tasted so good! I know that having lived most of my life in the UK that I really should be calling those little green gourds courgettes but I just can’t bring myself to do it. That said, I was today old when I found out that zucchini is plural and that apparently one zucchini is a zucchino! Go figure! I’m definitely all aboard the Zucchini Train because as well as sharing this zucchini brownie deliciousness with you here, today I’m also sharing some of my favourite zucchini recipes at Mim’s place, over at Write ..read more

Spice up your life with some of my all time favourite Mexican recipes. I’ve got everything from dips to stews and burgers to traybakes. Whether you’re looking for something vegan, vegetarian or marvellously meaty – I’ve got a dish for you. Full disclaimer, I can’t vouch for the authenticity of these recipes but I can certainly vouch for their tastiness! I’ve included a range of Mexican recipes and ideas that the whole family can enjoy with ingredients that you’ll find affordable and in your local supermarket. These recipes are tried and tested and regularly feature on our weekly meal plan bec ..read more

Everyone will go nuts for this lovely light sponge finished with a crunchy walnut topping. To be honest, I haven’t baked much of anything over the last couple of months as moving has taken up almost all of my time. However, once we got to the new house, I was desperate to try out my new oven and there was no better excuse than the imminent arrival of my in-laws (whom I lovingly refer to as my outlaws.) They arrived less than a week after we moved to our new house armed with so many tools and so much gardening equipment, they could have stocked a small hardware store. They came ready, willing ..read more

This baked lemon cheesecake made with cream cheese and ricotta is the light fantastic! I love all dessert but cheesecake holds a special place in my heart. I don’t think I’ve ever met a cheesecake that I didn’t like although if I had to choose between a baked and a non baked cheesecake, I’d go baked every time… In the event that I couldn’t have both obviously! For me cheesecake is always a bit of a special occasion dessert because it’s decadent on the tastebuds and the budget. So when we invited our neighbour Pat (she of the 4 ingredient mackerel dip fame) over for a birthday dinner and her ..read more

This simple 4 ingredient smoked mackerel dip is quick, easy and totally delicious! When we moved to the UK, I knew one of the things I would miss is my lovely neighbour and the food (and recipes) we shared. Luce’s recipes are still some of my favourites like this pumpkin dip and this highly addictive cauliflower relish. I needn’t have worried though because we landed in the loveliest street with the most fabulous neighbours. Pat our current next door neighbour has picked up where Luce our old neighbour left off, plying us with fresh produce from her allotment and tasty treats to try including ..read more