Today – Hot Cross Brioche, a great easter breakfast. I love a hot cross bun and I’m a big fan of brioche. In the run up to Easter it occurred to me that the combination of the two would make a great breakfast so I put together a shop bought brioche mix (I used Francine […]
Easter
Irresistible Simnel Cupcakes with a Marzipan Surprise
Today – Recipe for Simnel cupcakes (based on the traditional Easter cake). Mini simnel cakes with a hidden marzipan ball in the center and almond buttercream. Simnel cakes are traditionally light fruit cakes made at Easter. Decorate with a marzipan top and 12 marzipan balls to represent the 11 faithful apostles and Jesus. I wanted an […]
Coconut Easter Nest Treats
Today – Fun coconut Easter nest treats to make with the kids (or just for yourself!) It is certainly the time of year to start thinking about ‘Easter nest’ creations to house those all important mini eggs. I’ve made chocolate and Rice Krispie/cornflake creations in the past but to be honest, while they were fun […]
How to Make Simple Traditional Welshcakes You’ll Love
Today: How to make Welsh Cakes. My favourite recipe for fabulous Welshcakes. They’re traditional, super simple to make and absolutely delicious. Until I moved to Cardiff 10 years ago I’d never had a welshcake. Now I adore them! If you haven’t tried one I’d describe them as a cross between a scone and a biscuit […]
My pick of Easter Gifts for 2013
Last year I wrote a post of my favourite Chocolate Free Easter Presents and really enjoyed the excuse to window shop (is it still called that on the internet?) in the name of research. Now Easter is on the way again I thought I’d have another look at what I think might make it onto […]
Goddess (of the domestic variety)
In an effort to inspire some Easter spirit (is there such a thing?) I have been channelling my inner domestic goddess. First I decided to try and make some chocolate cornflake nests with E. Easy right? We decided to push the boat out a bit and add some nuts and dried cranberries because that’s just […]
