Its been a while since my last post. That feels so much like a confession! Not being a natural writer and trying to find something vaguely interesting to write about, is something I work hard at. Although I have found that the more time to think about something the harder it becomes to write something. … Continue reading The start of a new normal
Great British Bake Off
Kransekake
OK, so this this may be a celebration of the Scandinavian kind, but if you love the taste of marzipan, this ones for you. And before we go any further, this recipe is by Paul Hollywood, it’s not mine. I’ve perhaps tweaked it only a fraction, but it’s his. Based around the technical challenge in … Continue reading Kransekake
Gluten Free Lemon and Blackcurrant Tart
There is a theme running here somewhere? There may well be, but when you have some ingredients that need using up, better to bake than waste. The idea for the tart came from a recipe by Raymond Blanc found here on the Stylist.co.uk website, but with my little twist or two of gluten free. It … Continue reading Gluten Free Lemon and Blackcurrant Tart
Gluten Free Chocolate and Raspberry Torte
Before we all get side tracked into watching the new series of the Great British Bake Off and perhaps going a little off-piste with our baking, a little Torte to share with you. The lovely people at Food Thoughts sent me a tub of their Natural Cacao Powder for baking, it's also a Fairtrade product. … Continue reading Gluten Free Chocolate and Raspberry Torte
Gluten Free Toffee Apple Upside Down Cake
I often wonder if I should post all of my bakes. After all, is it not the bakes, that drive the blog in the first place? Or is it the general interest in gluten free baking? There are an awful lot of bakes that do not make the blog, but if I put every bake … Continue reading Gluten Free Toffee Apple Upside Down Cake