My life seems to revolve around chocolate at the moment. Things could be worse. As most of you now know from my giddy Twitter and Instagram feeds, I quit the day job back in January and have embarked on a 9-month cookery diploma at Le Cordon Bleu(!!!) – the final class of term was a … Continue reading
Gosh, it’s beginning to feel like Christmas really isn’t that far away…super exciting but also a little daunting if you’re hosting…*pulls melodramatic face in manner of Edvard Munch’s The Scream*. If, like me, you’ve already started thinking about your Christmas shopping, why not consider making some edible gifts this year? It’s thoughtful, it’s fun, and … Continue reading
Happy bank holiday Monday all! It’s been raining all day here so I’ve been staying cosy in my kitchen with my trusty oven, apron and radio on all day. Bliss! So today I made meringue mushrooms. I don’t normally go in for fiddly when it comes to baking and decorating but I couldn’t resist making … Continue reading
* To address any equality or diversity concerns regarding the title of this recipe being construed as sexist, parent-ist or some other kind of -ist: This fudge is actually suitable for anyone (well, maybe not children), not just dads (great news for everyone else!). But let’s be honest, there are only so many pairs of novelty socks your dad’s … Continue reading
It’s the final Christmas countdown! If: 1. You keep wondering where December went 2. The thought of last-minute shopping with thousands of other panic-stricken shoppers makes you want to emigrate to a country where they don’t have Christmas 3. You want people to think that you’re awesome… …then this fudge is for you. Well, technically … Continue reading
So November’s been a not-so-good month for the blog. Sorry blog and sorry hungry readers. But on the plus side, it has been an absolutely smashing month for charity. I spent most of it organising a fundraiser with a few colleagues called DRESS (Disaster Relief for Emergency Situation in Syria) to raise much-needed funds for … Continue reading
Since we moved flat, there’s been rather more DIY-ing and rather less baking than I would have liked. Decorating, fun as it is (“ooh, look at THAT cushion!”), is a means to an end in my book. And that end is sitting back in my new over-sized corner sofa (no rush Made.com, whenever you’re ready) … Continue reading
pip & little blue 