(This post has been updated from the original March 2015 version to provide a better experience for you) Who doesn’t love a Victoria sandwich cake eh?! I know I certainly do. This may come as a surprise but I’d actually rather pick a slice of this over a great big slice of chocolate cake. Seriously! […]

Blogging, as you can imagine, is very difficult when teamed up with becoming a Mum for the first time. I usually love spending hours in the kitchen making anything and everything that takes my fancy but I just don’t have the time or energy anymore. When I came across this recipe (adapted from Dessert Now […]

Being a new Mum I am in desperate need of quick, easy & filling meal ideas. As you can imagine, I have very little time on my hands anymore – juggling my new responsibilities as a parent! This gorgeous pasta dish only takes about 30 minutes to make & is incredibly tasty. Just what I’ve been […]

This recipe, as it did me, will surprise you. I genuinely had no idea you could make soft caramels like these at home! But get this, not only can you make them at home – they’re really easy, no bake & made in just 7 minutes in the microwave. I know right?! This is a […]

One of the Mr’s favourite things is Sriracha sauce. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s basically a hot sauce but with actual flavour. Not being a huge fan of hot sauces myself, it surprised me just how much flavour it really has! Thanks to my blogging, the Mr tends not to get a lot of choice […]

Still stuck on what to do for your Valentine this year? Why not give these gorgeously romantic, cheesecake filled, chocolate covered strawberries a try? They’re pretty easy & quick to make, so perfect for a last minute idea.  You honestly wouldn’t believe how delicious they are as well! I mean, chocolate covered strawberries are amazing on […]

Valentines Day is just around the corner and if you’re anything like me – you’ll be wondering what on earth you can buy or make for your loved one. I have always been pretty useless at gift buying, but baking? Now you’re talking my language! Here’s a great gift idea for you to have a […]

A new place called Red’s True Barbecue has opened up in town and boy – there’s a lot of buzz surrounding it! Me and the Mr had to check it out… purely for research purposes you understand. (Yeah right!) Boasting a menu packed with slow cooked smoked meats & simple, unadulterated sides – Red’s really […]

  A couple of weeks ago it was my Uncle Robert’s Birthday and guess what he likes..? Carrot Cake! This is a recipe I have made many times before & one that me and my family absolutely love. Do not be deceived by it’s ‘healthy’ sounding name though, carrot cake is actually one of the most calorific […]

Ok, we’re a few weeks away from one of the best days in the foodie calendar – PANCAKE DAY! This week’s post is super exciting for 2 very good reasons. 1 – There is not just one, but TWO awesome pancake filling recipes to wet your whistle. And 2 – I have teamed up with Judge Cookware to […]