Our little lemon tree. When my dad passed away in 2014, I took upon myself to get into gardening. It was cathartic and reminded me of my dad. It was a hobby he loved and I felt it brought me closer to him. Dad would spend hours every day weeding, planting, spraying, picking and nurturing…
Tag: Cakes
Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Dessert in only 5 minutes. I’m sure I’m not the only parent who told their children to eat all their vegetables at dinner with the promise of dessert. I don’t have to do this often thank goodness. So being able to whip up a dessert in a mere 5 minutes is a true lifesaver when…
Rhubarb Crumble Slice
Being Opportunistic. I love to buy food based on what’s on special at the time. It’s amazing what bargains you can find if you search for it. At a time like now when finding what you want often fraught with stress and anxiety, look for the specials to spark a little joy. By hunting around,…
Mirror Glazed Cake
Making a mirror glazed cake is not as difficult as one might think! It just takes a little knowledge and a couple of easy skills. The end result will leave your guests questioning whether you actually bought it rather than made it yourself.
Apricot & Almond Cake
This is a really moreish cake. If you make this Apricot and Almond Cake then it won’t last much longer than 48 hours. It is easy to make and has a fresh summery taste it will definitely please those lucky enough to get a slice. If you are looking for a very sweet cake, then step away… this isn’t the cake for you!
Family Chocolate Cake
Testing out a recipe. I’m currently on the hunt for a cake I can make for Emma’s birthday cake, preferably a chocolate cake. I could resort to an Aunt Betty’s cake mix from the supermarket. This is tried and true. Hasn’t failed me yet. These have been great when time poor, like when I’m working. It…
Maine Blueberry Cake
Blueberries are in abundance currently and so cheap! Make the most of them by baking this delicious cake for dessert. Made with lemon zest and cinnamon, the aroma in your kitchen will have you counting the minutes until you can cut yourself a slice.
Strawberry Cake
It’s super easy – everything gets mixed together, no creaming butter and sugar, and used fresh strawberries. Layer the cake with a strawberry cream mix and this cake will be perfect when served at your next afternoon tea.