Christmas

Citrus and Ginger Cake

30 November 2012
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  It is the Christmas season. FINALLY! It is by far my favourite time of the year. Everyone (well, most) is in a happy mood, everyone is much more social and I have an excuse to bake more. Christmas features some of my favourite flavours and those are citrus and spices. As with a lot [...]

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Lemon Squares

14 November 2012
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  I am not usually much of a lemon dessert person – I would always choose chocolate over anything, so I don’t think I ever gave lemon desserts a chance but I am converted! Okay, it is not like I am going to always choose a lemon dessert instead of a chocolate one now, but [...]

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Healthier Cinnamon Rolls

27 January 2012

  This was a recipe I came up with over Christmas. I realise that the festive season is well and truly over now, but it is never too late to have cinnamon baked goods. It’s the weekend, so it is time for a treat – I shall be making these and pretending it is Christmas [...]

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Festive Gingerbread Shapes

18 December 2011

  A classic Christmas treat, lightened up by using whole wheat flour and halving the butter and using yogurt.         Ingredients: – 175g Whole wheat Plain Flour – 2 tsp Ground Ginger – Half a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda – 50g Butter – 25g Low Fat yogurt – Half a beaten [...]

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Mulled Hot Apple Drink (Non-alcoholic Mulled Cider)

15 December 2011

  Not only is it the month of eating all things festive, it is the time to drink all things festive. Most people will be making up batches of mulled wine or cider, but for those that don’t drink alcohol, Christmas is normally filled with plain juice or water. This drink tastes just like mulled [...]

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