Pear Slice with an Almond Crust

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I don’t know how others manage having a food blog while working full time. I have found that I generally don’t get a chance to bake on work days, and I definitely struggle to photograph my recipes during the week … Continue reading 

Vegan Spelt Banana Bread

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For me, banana bread has always been one of those reliable snacks that you know will satisfy. And let’s not forget to mention how it’s a great way to use up old bananas that are too ripe to eat. Unfortunately, … Continue reading 

Burnt Maple & Coconut Ice Cream

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Anyone who’s known me more than a day will know I love my ice cream. So being me, I preferred the idea of making my own ice cream rather than buying and got myself into gear to make some. Now … Continue reading 

Pfeffernusse Cookies

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I was always one of those kids that would pick the most decadent sweet over a simpler one. Mud cake over sponge. Triple chocolate fudge cookies rather than plain biscuits. But when it came to the pfeffernusse cookies we always … Continue reading 

Chocolate, Orange & Cointreau Truffles

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I was having a browse through my recent posts and it seems I’ve been on an almond rampage lately. So for a little variety I’ve made the primary ingredient in this dish cashew (to be honest, it wasn’t intentional though … Continue reading 

Pomegranate Soaked Almond and Hazelnut Cake

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I don’t seem to bake cakes all that often. But when I do, I do it as decadently as possible.

Buckwheat Donuts (and Babycakes Review)

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The new Babycakes book is out! This post exists because the first Babycakes book is one of those recipe books (along with Eat, Drink and be Vegan) that got me excited about experimenting with ingredients. Although I’m not gluten intolerant … Continue reading 

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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I remember back when I was a kid. There was an italian restaurant down the road from my house named Angelo’s. I have such fond memories of the place. My family would always go there with our neighbours and family … Continue reading 

Chocolate Buckwheat Pancakes

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I’m a fan of anything chocolate, any time of the day. So throw me some chocolate pancakes that just so happen to be healthy and I’m pretty happy about that. Change it up by adding some chocolate chips or blueberries … Continue reading 

Pomegranate Steel Cut Oats

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Oats are my ‘go to’ breakfast – and breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. So I guess it’s safe to say that oats play a pretty significant part in my life. I just think it’s amazing that one … Continue reading 

Pistachio, Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I always have different variations of these cookies on the bench and usually some in the freezer. I absolutely love these cookies and I’m not sure if I could go a day without one. They really are so quick and … Continue reading 

Mexican Hot Chocolate

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I’m usually not the biggest fan of hot chocolates, but add a little spice or peppermint and I’m all for it. So when I went to a completely decadent chocolate house a little while back I was quite captivated by their … Continue reading