All posts tagged Baking

Banana Crumble

Banana Crumble On the days that I don’t eat appleberry crumble, I like to eat banana crumble instead. Everything is better if banana gets involved – my mum makes these delicious desserts, served in ramekins and smothered in custard. She wrote down the recipe so I’m being generous and sharing it because, trust me, you [...]

Surprise cupcakes

Surprise Cupcakes The best kind of cake is surprise cake, so don’t tell anybody you’re making these – just throw them together in an afternoon, have fun decorating, then turn up at a friend’s house with a plateful. +1 popularity, +1 happy stomach. This recipe, enough for 20 cupcakes, is completely dairy-free and can easily [...]

Only one eating sour mango at Molineux

This week I’m enjoying having a fat rabbit on my lap as I watch Senor Nadal battle past a few choice opponents at this year’s Australian Open. Nothing like having something big, black and monstrously fluffy to cuddle in the morning. Don’t read too far into that. I’m tired this week. Dutch-tired, as in close [...]

Brief interlude

This week has been pleasantly productive so far. The Stycle’s been for repairs (it’s got new tyres, RIP pink montrosity!), nearly killed myself in the gym twice, submitted one application and written a nice egotistical covering letter for another, finally sat down and watched Misfits (thanks to Naomi), baked amazing biscuits, got myself a permanent [...]

Banana vs Peanut Butter cakes

Banana vs Peanut Butter cakes Banana and peanut butter come together in an indulgent, perfect partnership in these cakes – the light, moist sponge keeps nicely for a few days, so you can bake them at the start of the week and try to make them last til Friday. This recipe is free from dairy [...]