Inspiring friendly recipes and thoughts

Thank Crunchie it’s (almost) Friday! Whilst the range of dairy-free chocolate is getting better all the time, it pales in comparison to the ‘regular’ chocolate selection in…

Recently I’ve felt that my blog has gone off the boil, that my recipes were dull and not very inspiring, the photos were so-so and better resources could be found elsewhere.

The latest in my ‘recreate a classic’ series, which I work on occasionally.

Chocolate – it’s ubiquitous isn’t it? Everywhere you go there are tempting, brightly packaged chocolate treats enticing you to buy them… at the check out in most shops.

No word of a lie, these chocolate coated caramel crispy cakes are as addictive as a banned narcotic.

As a family we struggle to find exciting breakfasts, and generally revert to good old toast or cereal.

Next up in my series of homemade chocolate bars are a friendly version of my very, very favourite creamy dreamy Caramel.

Everyone loves pancakes, and it is essential to have a good few recipes for creating quick and exciting breakfasts or puddings, and obviously for Shrove Tuesday a.

Delicious syrup flavoured soft (or crunchy) cookies studded with colourful chocolate beans (a.

I love these cookies – they’re rich, chocolaty, soft and scrumptious! I had a brief time before having children when I wanted to start a cookie business and back then these were some of…

Well, the summer and holidays seem well and truly over – it’s dark in the mornings and evenings and the leaves are turning golden with a vengeance.

In response to my cookie loving Instagram followers, here is the keenly awaited mini chocolate chip cookie recipe.

Cookies are a perennial favourite in this household, and for the majority chocolate wins every everytime.

Is there anything more delicious that a rich, fudge brownie? Personally, I can’t think of many more pleasing desserts than a warm fudge brownie topped with ice cream and caramel or chocolate …

Everyone needs a showstopper dessert recipe made from simple store cupboard ingredients, and this one certainly fits the bill.

In my opinion free-from puddings are much harder that cakes, biscuits or treats.

It’s not often that we swelter like this – well that used to be the case, who knows for the future :-( All anyone is thinking or talking about is the heat! I do love how us Brits are to…