I try to support local businesses when I can, especially leading up to Christmas, which is why it’s been great to team up with Creamline Dairies on a festive recipe. A family-run business running for over 70 years with a foundation built on local products and community in the North West, a big part of […]
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Pear, Cranberry & Walnut Goats’ Cheese Tart
For those of you looking for an alternative to cow’s milk, have you ever thought about trying goats’ milk products – not just milk and cheese, but plenty of other interesting products to enjoy? Say hello to Cheshire-based goats’ milk producer Delamere Dairy, offering an award-winning range of speciality products to address the demand for […]
Cinnamon Hot Chocolate Delight
Cookies and hot chocolate… What could be more perfect on a cold December day? I’ve created this delicious recipe for the delightful Montezuma’s as part of my monthly collaboration to help you enjoy the festive period the right way. We’ve also teamed up with the wonderful people at Happy Mallows to include their absolutely insane […]
Pear, Chocolate & Nut Crumble
Winter has officially arrived! After a beautiful summer we’re really feeling the cold, so we’re going to need something to warm us up. My latest recipe working with the fantastic British chocolate company, Montezuma’s, is sure to do just that! A generous layer of cinnamon coated pears – feel free to use any seasonal fruits, […]
Spooky Halloween Brownies
With Halloween coming up it would only be right for me to post a themed recipe wouldn’t it?! We had a mini party with some friends the weekend before the 31st and we were hosting it, so creating some spooky treats was a given. Using pumpkin within a super easy vegan and gluten-free brownie mixture, […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Donuts
Big thanks to Meridian Foods for recently sending me their new Rich Roast peanut butter jars in smooth and crunchy: made using only blanched hi-oleic peanuts sourced from Argentina which have been roasted for longer to deliver a richer and more intense flavour than traditional peanut butters. And let me tell you, the peanut buttery-ness […]
PB & J Brownies
Right guys – peanut butter lovers, I’m talking to you especially – I’m pretty excited about sharing this treat of a recipe with you in partnership with the wonderful Pic’s peanut butter once again! Imagine – gooey, dense, rich brownies topped with swirls of peanut butter and jam for extra taste and to totally wow […]
Dark Chocolate, Pear & Ginger Cake
Since Summer is slowly coming to a close, I’ve created this warming chocolate cake made with Montezuma’s incredible Spice It Up bar. ‘Tiny pieces of famous Chinese dragon ginger in dark chocolate. It doesn’t get much better!’ says co-founder Simon Pattinson, and I couldn’t agree more. I actually didn’t used to be a fan of […]
Gluten-free Chunky Coconut & Cherry Biscuits
In case you didn’t know, National Biscuit Day is coming up on 29th May. So it was cool to hear from The Groovy Food Company, ‘an award-winning British brand committed to sourcing and producing natural foods that taste delicious and nourish the body’s overall health and wellbeing’, who wondered if I fancied recreating their delicious […]
Chocolate Fudge Cake – Big Chocolate Tea Party
Every Spring, The Sick Children’s Trust run their biggest annual fundraiser, Big Chocolate Tea, which encourages anyone to bake, drink tea and eat cake for a good cause. YEARS ago my friend Ruby and I teamed up and hosted our own Mad Hatter’s themed one in North Yorkshire which was so much fun and went down […]
Cherry, Pear & Almond Cake
Mother’s Day is coming up and now the Spring is finally here (although the recent weather would say otherwise!), I wanted to celebrate by sharing one of my favourite cake recipes to date. Both my Mum and I love the combination of juicy cherries, sweet pears and nutty almonds so it was only right to […]
Grape, Almond & Polenta Cake
Thanks to Grape Artisan, passionate about speciality grapes in the UK from M&S Food, I received a selection of the infamous Cotton Candy grapes alongside other unusual varieties like Sable and Vitoria, all with their own unique twist on the classic flavour. When you get sent loads of delicious, juicy artisan grapes, what do you […]
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Blondies
Have you seen my post in collaboration with Pic’s peanut butter, talking about being a new mum and keeping energy levels up? I share some of my favourite recipe ideas that help to give me as boost – and these blondies are no exception. One of my all-time favourite sweet treats, these combine the perfect […]
Squidgy Avocado & Walnut Protein Brownies
You may have seen my post mentioning Strong Roots, whose mission is to ‘revolutionise frozen food’. The award-winning brand has just launched in the UK in Waitrose and Whole Foods Market with its innovative, delicious and nutritious range of vegetables and veggie meals, aimed at those wanting to eat healthily but are short of time. […]
Summer Fruit Custard Cheesecake
Well it’s officially the last day of summer. WHAT THE. And yes I say ‘summer’ lightly; we’ve had the odd sunny day here and there, I’m hoping September might treat us to slightly nicer weather! So I thought it would be appropriate to post my last summer themed recipe of this year before we head […]