Red Velvet Cake that actually tastes of something!

by HelenPeach // 16/05/2020 // No Comments

I’ve never been a fan of red velvet cake – just couldn’t get what the fuss was about, it was just a moist but bland sponge with red food colouring.  The only good thing about it was the cream cheese... Continue reading →

White lentil fried rice (ish)!

by HelenPeach // 14/05/2020 // No Comments

I know, I know – I need to get my camera out and start doing proper photos! I’ve been doing a lot of work this week though so just haven’t had the time to get all the stuff I need... Continue reading →

Low carb Shortbread

by HelenPeach // 08/05/2020 // No Comments

As you may have gathered, we don’t do carbs really and Nigel was craving shortbread.  I really wasn’t sure how this would work and it may be that I fiddle with the recipe more to come up with the final... Continue reading →

Gin and Tonic Cake

by HelenPeach // 04/05/2020 // No Comments

I belong to the Kings Hill Rotary Club and it is our tradition, when it is a member’s birthday to buy them cupcakes to celebrate.  Tomorrow is our president, Sharon’s, birthday and because we are in lockdown, I couldn’t buy... Continue reading →

Chiara Cake! (Or La Torte Di Frutti Di Bosco)

by HelenPeach // 02/05/2020 // No Comments

Making my Nan’s shortbread today made me think of this cake – it is quite like a shortbread in texture.  The origins are Swiss Italian and it is supposed to just have berries on the top but I had some... Continue reading →