Author: Annie

Mini Lemon Cupcakes

Mini Lemon Cupcakes

I’m normally a bit put off by a normal size cupcake, they’re just… a bit too big. I like the size of a fairy cake, but I prefer the shape of a straight edged cake, that’s why when I spotted the mini cupcake tins I…

Breakfast muffins with Apricot, Prunes and Raisins

Breakfast muffins with Apricot, Prunes and Raisins

For some reasons I bought a tub of prunes in the cupboard, and it’s been sitting there since forever. I think it’s for a recipe with pork chops…not sure. Anyway J was watching the England match last night, so I thought I’d make something instead…

Traditional Chinese New Year Cake (Nin go)

Traditional Chinese New Year Cake (Nin go)

THE signature Chinese New Year staple – Nin Go (Year Cake), a sticky, sweet treat that we make in batches to give as gifts and snack at home during CNY.

Valentine’s Choccies from Hotel Chocolat

Valentine’s Choccies from Hotel Chocolat

Valentine’s day is slowing creeping upon us… and guys, for once please don’t get a box of chocolate from tesco on the day with some half dead limpy flowers! Get some decent chocolate, and of course, some decent flowers too! Check out what arrives last…

Mystery Item – Sharon Fruit

Mystery Item – Sharon Fruit

I feel a bit strange writing a post about a fruit, but I also feel that I need to stand up and say a few things about this fruit. Basically there are some ingredients that always make the cashier/fellow shoppers look when I pick them…

Once upon a Christmas…

Once upon a Christmas…

The whole december went so quick this year, I feel like I’ve only got a brief moment to sit down and have an update before I’m rushed off to do something else! This is going to be a quick post as I’m now surrounded by…

Sweetcorn Fritters – Saturday Quick Lunch

Sweetcorn Fritters – Saturday Quick Lunch

This is my first proper post after Bite ‘n’ Write, and this time last week I was still in an adrenaline haze being the host of our first food blogger event… now it does seem like a while ago! I will have a write up…

Hotel Chocolat Christmas Collection

Hotel Chocolat Christmas Collection

Christmas is coming, and it’s almost impossible to not notice if you go to any main supermarkets to do your shopping. Celebrations, Heroes, Roses… are all conveniently presenting themselves on the “seasonal” shelf. It’s time to put an end to it! I’m forever haunted by…

BBC Good Food Show Winter – Tickets Giveaway

BBC Good Food Show Winter – Tickets Giveaway

It’s that time of year again! Getting cold, getting ready for halloween… and next thing you know, you’re doing your xmas shopping! But this time of year also reminds me of the wonderful BBC Good Food Show. Where I stock up on jars of relish/…

Lyons Seafood New Range Launch review

Lyons Seafood New Range Launch review

Last Thursday me and Donna went to a PR event in London, for the launch of Lyons Seafood’s New Range. I’m not sure if it is my fuzzy memory playing tricks on me, but I don’t seem to recall the actual name of the range?…