Cranberry Gin 

Just the tonic for this Christmas, CRANBERRY GIN!  Gin, besides cake, is one of my all time loves and thankfully, a lot of my friends agree...so Christmas presents are pretty easy! I love the personal touch of a home-made Christmas present and cranberry gin is always fun to make, especially as you watch it deepen … Continue reading Cranberry Gin 

Banana pancakes 

Yet another delicious recipe you can create with overripe fruit! These banana pancakes are the perfect start to your Sunday and so, so easy to make.    Ingredients (serves 2, makes 4-5 pancakes):  1 overripe banana, mashed  15g unsalted butter, melted (plus a little extra for greasing the frying pan)  75g self raising flour, sifted … Continue reading Banana pancakes 

Sticky apple crumble loaf

This recipe pretty much combines three classic and utterly delicious desserts; sticky toffee apples, apple crumble and cinnamon loaf cake. What's not to love?  With its warming, sweet ingredients this bake is guaranteed to see you through the approaching Winter...and I bet you don't just make it once! Serve with ice cream or custard for … Continue reading Sticky apple crumble loaf

Pumpkin Spice pancakes 

The only breakfast you should be having this Halloween and Autumn season. PUMPKIN SPICE PANCAKES! For those of you who follow the Instagram feed, you will already know how much I love pancakes and they would be my breakfast of choice everyday if I could help it. So when I say these are good, these … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice pancakes 

Pumpkin Spice cupcakes

Inspired by my second favourite Starbucks latte (gingerbread wins everytime!), these deliciously soft, moist cupcakes with a hint of spice are a must for this Autumn/Winter period. Infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and puréed pumpkin (which you can buy in a tin from Whole Foods or simply make yourself) these are a great alternative to a … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice cupcakes