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Bake of the Week

Our featured Bake of the Week, showing easy and quick bakes for baking novices and experts alike!

Easy Cherry Scones

January 30, 2023 by Helen 18 Comments

a pile of scones with cherries inside and a blob of cherry jam

A brilliant recipe for when you fancy something sweet to eat or baking with almost immediate results. These easy Cherry Scones are very similar to my recipe for Classic Jam and Cream Scones but with the added texture and taste of cherries ...

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Red, White & Blue Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

May 4, 2020 by Helen 10 Comments

Fruit Mini Strawberry Shortcakes

I first posted this recipe to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan. Oh those happy days of crowds of people celebrating in the streets. This Friday though sees the 75th Anniversary of VE day (Victory in Europe day) where the ...

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10 Tips for How to Make an Easy Drip Cake

September 3, 2019 by Helen Leave a Comment

Perfect Pink Drip Cake

I've made quite a few Chocolate Drip Cakes now but have to admit I didn't find them that easy at the start. I don't give up without a fight (and a bit of language) though so thought I would share the tips I've learnt to make a simple rustic ...

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Marzipan Melting Moments

July 2, 2019 by Helen 7 Comments

Almond Melting Moments Biscuits

The ultimate crowd pleaser and super quick recipe to make - Melting Moments made with a twist using Almond flavour rather than vanilla. I use 3 types of almond flavour in these biscuits/cookies which are brilliant if you are looking for ...

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Everton Football Birthday Cake

May 19, 2019 by Helen 17 Comments

Everton Football Cake

I really thought I had shared this Everton cake but seems I forgot. Football cakes are so versatile - I really do love making them and setting myself the challenge of each one being that little bit different. An Everton football cake is ...

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Football Cake for Girls

March 9, 2019 by Helen 13 Comments

Girls' Football Cake

Tara is 8! How has that happened so quickly? I swear she has only just started school and all of a sudden she has grown so tall and can hold a proper conversation. Her love of football is well known around here - no synchro for this one. ...

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Brown Sugar, White Chocolate and Pecan Scones – Baking without Eggs

February 5, 2019 by Helen 16 Comments

Brown Sugar White Chocolate Pecan Scones

If you have been around here for some time, you may remember a really old recipe for Jam & Cream Scones that came about when I fancied baking but had no eggs. Well, thanks to the 12yo's obsession with making omelettes, that situation ...

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Homemade Pitta Bread Pockets

November 30, 2018 by Helen 21 Comments

Homemade Pitta Bread Pockets

I've never been a huge billowy bread fan but I adore flat breads and thin doughs that are designed to show off their fillings. These Homemade Pitta Bread Pockets are just amazing. When I made them for the first time, I wasn't expecting them ...

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Vegan Carrot Cake

October 12, 2018 by Helen 5 Comments

Vegan Carrot Cake

I admit I've not done much vegan baking in my time - I remember eons ago making a vegan birthday cake for an order but don't actually remember anything about the recipe. I have definitely done my research for this Vegan Carrot Cake though. ...

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Healthier Oven Baked Vegetable Samosas

October 5, 2018 by Helen 8 Comments

Healthier Oven Baked Vegetable Samosas

Well, that was an unexpected break from baking! After a week laid low with a chest infection (And I've got quite some chest to get infected ;-) )I'm back. Much as I tried to get into the kitchen last week, I simply couldn't stay awake long ...

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Hi, I'm Helen. Mother of 3, Wife of 1. Tired since 2002. To be found in the kitchen or poolside.
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