How to make the Perfect Chiffon Cake Base

In other countries this may be referred to as Hong Kong paper wrapped buns. This is a combination of different recipes that I’ve amalgamated to make the recipe simple and easy to follow. If you’re looking for the best fluffy and soft chiffon base this is the recipe to follow. Ingredients – split in 2 …

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Making Almond Flakes Cookie Crisps

It was Chinese New Year a few weeks ago and we were at Hub’s parents. Hub’s brother’s girlfriend made some almond flakes cookie crisps and it went down really well…there was not enough to go around. I quite fancy loads to munch on myself so I decided to try to make some myself. Went web …

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Making Gooseberry Almond Cake ( subs with Blueberry, Blackberry, Strawberry etc)

One summer we went strawberry picking with Ethan and found some gooseberries. I have never had gooseberries and decided to pick some to try…it was not until I’ve picked a large punnet, brought it home, washed them and pop it in my mouth…and then realised that you are not supposed to eat them raw! Instead …

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Starting Your Very Own Herman Cake from Scratch

Since my last post about Ethan receiving his friendly Herman Cake from Nursery, I have got a few requests on how to start your own friendly Herman Cake. If you can’t wait to be given Herman, you can start Herman yourself. Here is how. Ingredients 140 g shifted flour 200 g caster sugar 7 g …

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Making Friendly Herman Cake

10 days ago Ethan brought home Herman from nursery with some instructions on how to ‘take care’ of ‘him’. After taking care of Herman which includes daily conversation and a feeding session, today is the D-day to split Herman so Ethan can share Herman with his friends…It is also time to cook Herman…what excitement! Say Hello …

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Making Churros (Mexican Long Donuts)

Another mummy day off for me as they boys are at nursery. I am counting down to the day that I will be starting work …. 6 more days … Has it been one year already since my maternity leave?! Where did the time go!…Flew away for time waits for no men! Am I looking …

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Making Shortbread (Green Tea)

Ewan’s at nursery try-out giving me a few hours free to do as I pleased. I decided to take a nap, lay down for 10 minutes and was itching to do something else. Jane said the first thing she did when she was free from her kids were to have a long poo time! Classic …

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Making Healthy Banana, Carrot, Courgette (Fruit / Vegetable) Diary Free Cake

I have made this cake for more than 10 years, my boys and in-laws love it. Recently, I made this for a friend (with Ethan’s help of course) she and her little-lings loved it. Lin, this post is for you as promised, sorry it took so long. This recipe is very versatile in the sense …

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The Big Move

It’s been hectic for the past couple of months. First it was the big decision to move, then the process of house viewing, negotiation, solicitors, packing…not forgetting the moving on the actual day, fittings and redecorating the new house and the what seems like the never ending unpacking. Gosh, do we really have that much …

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Making the Ultimate Devil’s Food Cake