Happy Birthday Tara’s Busy Kitchen & Other Stories! Can you believe that it’s been three years since I first put pen to paper so to speak? I couldn’t possibly celebrate a birthday without cake and this Banana and Jujube Fruit Cake with a Honey and Walnut Glaze fits the bill very well in my eyes.Read more
The Arabs brought this dessert to Sicily and the name “cassata” is said to come from the Arabic meaning bowl. The dessert was adapted in the sixteenth century by nuns, who were fabulous pastry cooks, from the many convents on the island. I visited Sicily a couple of years ago with my sister Estella onRead more
I am a big fan of spending time with friends and family especially if there is the opportunity to incorporate a big slice of cake into the equation! Isn’t the Easter holiday a perfect opportunity to get your bake on? With a couple of extra days off, take the opportunity to bake something delicious toRead more
Who doesn’t enjoy a classic Victoria sponge? I can’t name one person I know who would turn their nose up at a slice of this buttery, light sponge. The combination of good quality jam and clouds of whipped cream is a winner in my book. The perfect celebration cake. With Mothers Day and Easter celebrationsRead more
My rose petal obsession has completely taken hold and I seem to be scattering them on everything! Pancakes, yoghurt, salads, in cocktails and of course cakes. Don’t you think they make everything look better? I sure do! That beautiful flash of pink and the subtle rose flavour just pleases me no end. I am luckyRead more
Sundays. My one and only true, full day off. Goodness me, how I love them. Waking up knowing that the day is mine to do with as I please. This particular Sunday, after a walk around the quay and a stop off at March for hot chocolate, was dedicated to lunch making. I had friendsRead more
Initially inspired by a conversation with my chum, Serena, whilst talking about our next girls night which happens to fall on Burns Night. Although neither of us is Scottish we do like a theme and any excuse to throw a little celebration. I started thinking about dishes I could cook for supper and then myRead more
With January upon us, it’s time to think forward to fresh starts and this Apple and Blackberry Bircher Muesli is the perfect way to start your day. A hearty yet light breakfast that will fill you up until lunch. If you love oats like me but are fed up with traditional porridge then this couldRead more
If you are anything like me you like to look after yourself. I exercise a lot within my job and like to eat well too. Eating well to me is enjoying a little bit of what I fancy (my regular readers will know I am partial to a slice of cake with my cuppa) butRead more
What a story there is behind these delicious sauces! The kind of story that sells the product and makes you feel like you are creating a part of the history of Tiggs. The Tiggs brothers, Jacob and Sam would love to take complete credit for these saucy concoctions but really they have their Granny TiggRead more