Rediscovering Our Panasonic Bread Maker

A few years ago, my Mum and Stepdad bought us a Panasonic bread maker. They’d been using one for a while and whenever we went…

Free-From: GF Sultana Scones

I may have to think more carefully about what I eat these days but that’s definitely not going to stop me from enjoying the things…

A Häagen-Dazs Launch Party and Retro Ice Cream Recipe

With a  sweet tooth like mine, it’s no surprise that I love ice cream and was delighted to be invited to the launch party of…

Lifestyle Chatter: A Blissfully Relaxed Christmas

Every year Pete and I look forward to Christmas for one reason and one reason alone – not having to work. Yes it’s lovely to…

Lifestyle Chatter: Free From Delicious Alchemy Oat Cookies

My gluten-free life has been underway for a few weeks now and whilst I’m still waiting further hospital-based testing at the end of January, I…

Lifestyle Chatter: Lemon and Poppyseed Loaf

When I think about how many cookbooks I have, it really makes me giggle. Coupled with all the recipe cards I pick from supermarkets, and…

Baking: Blackberry & Ricotta Cheesecake

This year, we have been spectacularly spoiled with blackberry harvests in the garden despite my best efforts to cut the rapidly invading brambles back as…