Posted in Biscuits and Cookies, Cakes, Cooking and Recipes on Aug 29th, 2010
There is something sort of magical about a chocolate bar. It is difficult to put your finger on what exactly it is. They are like a self contained dessert that can be enjoyed at anytime of day. There are numerous varieties so there is one for every persons taste. They are sold in a myriad [...]
Posted in Cakes, Cooking and Recipes on Jul 25th, 2010
This morning I woke up early, brewed myself a coffee and proceeded to catch up on episodes of MasterChef and Iron Chef from last week. At some point in my viewing I had an urge to eat. I was sitting where I sit now writing and thinking predictably about food. Like a flash it comes [...]
Posted in Cakes, Cooking and Recipes, Mum's Recipes on Jun 21st, 2010
afternoon tea (noun) A light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; “an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea”# I think afternoon tea is probably one of the most likeable meals (if you could call it that) of the day. It fills that expansive period between lunch and dinner. At [...]
Posted in Cakes, Cooking and Recipes, Special Features on Mar 31st, 2010
Easter is an interesting time of year. It is usually my break for the year. This I feel as if work has only just started and Easter is upon us. It has snuck up on me. I think I prefer Easter to Christmas because it is not as commercialised (noting that the true meaning of [...]
