Category Archives: Nuts

Gym Bunny Pre- & Post-workout Treats

Summer is upon us and it’s time to hit the gym in preparation for bikini season. It’s always a struggle to get motivate to don my trainers and leave the comfort of tea and cake on the sofa in lieu

Gym Bunny Pre- & Post-workout Treats

Summer is upon us and it’s time to hit the gym in preparation for bikini season. It’s always a struggle to get motivate to don my trainers and leave the comfort of tea and cake on the sofa in lieu

Recipes: Asian-Style Tuna

I’m not a huge fan of burgers, mostly because I find them so difficult to eat without the patty edging its way out the back of the bun and all of the juices running down my arm. However, I absolutely

Recipes: Asian-Style Tuna

I’m not a huge fan of burgers, mostly because I find them so difficult to eat without the patty edging its way out the back of the bun and all of the juices running down my arm. However, I absolutely

Recipe: Mum’s Peanut Cookies

A big batch of buttery, nutty, chocolatey cookies are sometimes a necessity. Ingredients: 225g unsalted butter, softened 200g caster sugar 200g soft light brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 240g crunchy Organic peanut butter (use top quality stuff

Recipe: Mum’s Peanut Cookies

A big batch of buttery, nutty, chocolatey cookies are sometimes a necessity. Ingredients: 225g unsalted butter, softened 200g caster sugar 200g soft light brown sugar 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 240g crunchy Organic peanut butter (use top quality stuff

Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird cake is up there with my favourites. It’s bursting with tropical fruitiness, rich and buttery pecans, and sweet, smooth and cool frosting. I couldn’t help but go back for a second slice. Ingredients: For the cake: 200ml groundnut oil

Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird cake is up there with my favourites. It’s bursting with tropical fruitiness, rich and buttery pecans, and sweet, smooth and cool frosting. I couldn’t help but go back for a second slice. Ingredients: For the cake: 200ml groundnut oil

Recipe: Apple and Pear Pie with Sweet Walnut Pastry

A freshly baked pie is the perfect way to end an evening meal. Try something different with this sweet, spiced walnut pastry; a classic partner to apples and pears. Ingredients: walnut pastry: 200g plain flour 100g walnuts 100g caster sugar

Recipe: Apple and Pear Pie with Sweet Walnut Pastry

A freshly baked pie is the perfect way to end an evening meal. Try something different with this sweet, spiced walnut pastry; a classic partner to apples and pears. Ingredients: walnut pastry: 200g plain flour 100g walnuts 100g caster sugar

Recipe: Orange and Walnut Brownies

This is possibly my favourite flavoured brownie recipe. Chocolate and orange is one of my favourite flavour combinations. These are  definitely not for the waist-line conscious; they’re rich and buttery with a deep orange flavour. I decided to put the walnuts in

Recipe: Orange and Walnut Brownies

This is possibly my favourite flavoured brownie recipe. Chocolate and orange is one of my favourite flavour combinations. These are  definitely not for the waist-line conscious; they’re rich and buttery with a deep orange flavour. I decided to put the walnuts in

Recipe: Amaretto Brownies

I first created these boozy brownies as a Christmas treat, perfect for a cold winter’s night. Seriously dark chocolate with a touch of christmas cranberry and almond. Bursts of tart cranberries in every bite liven up and lighten this very

Recipe: Amaretto Brownies

I first created these boozy brownies as a Christmas treat, perfect for a cold winter’s night. Seriously dark chocolate with a touch of christmas cranberry and almond. Bursts of tart cranberries in every bite liven up and lighten this very

Recipe: Simnel Cake

… complete with 11 marzipan disciples, less Judas. I love fruit cake and get very excited in December when there is christmas cake galore. I was therefore thrilled to hear that Easter brings a similar delight – simnel cake, which

Recipe: Simnel Cake

… complete with 11 marzipan disciples, less Judas. I love fruit cake and get very excited in December when there is christmas cake galore. I was therefore thrilled to hear that Easter brings a similar delight – simnel cake, which

Recipe: Boxing Day Bubble and Squeak

A classic Boxing day dinner jazzed up with cranberry gravy, juicy slices of Christmas turkey, sage and walnuts. Don’t dismiss this dish for its rather ugly look – it’s bursting with flavour. Ingredients: for this dish, you need a potato

Recipe: Boxing Day Bubble and Squeak

A classic Boxing day dinner jazzed up with cranberry gravy, juicy slices of Christmas turkey, sage and walnuts. Don’t dismiss this dish for its rather ugly look – it’s bursting with flavour. Ingredients: for this dish, you need a potato

Recipe: Gran’s Christmas Cake and Christmas Cake Decorating

No Christmas is complete without the main event – Christmas cake. To my mother’s great disappointment, I do not hide the fact that I think my Gran makes the best Christmas cake, so I shall share this recipe with you

Recipe: Gran’s Christmas Cake and Christmas Cake Decorating

No Christmas is complete without the main event – Christmas cake. To my mother’s great disappointment, I do not hide the fact that I think my Gran makes the best Christmas cake, so I shall share this recipe with you