My Valentine

This week has been a tiring one. But to show my love for Colin, I made a red velvet cake with all the trimmings, from specially fluffy vanilla buttercream icing to strawberry compote. It was made with more enthusiasm and love than skill, as you can tell from the uneven lines, and layers, and it … [Read more…]

Nommy cinnamon buns

The bread maker I have is fantastic for making my Dad’s marmalade, and the occasional loaf of spring onion and basil bread. I know that it makes a lot of other things too, but to be honest, I have had neither the time nor the inclination to make anything else for a long time. Today … [Read more…]