by Shirley | May 8, 2026 | Cakes
While I don’t like liquorice, or anything with a strong aniseed taste for that matter, it was curiosity that got the better of me on this one when I saw apple being paired with fennel and thought, let’s give it a go. Well, I was amazed as to how much I loved the...
by Shirley | Jul 2, 2023 | Cakes
This loaf is so easy to make and no less delicious. The sugar content is optional; I leave it out as I find it sweet enough with all the dried fruit in it. Succumb to the temptation to tuck in as soon as it is baked with just some butter or a slice of...
by Shirley | Jul 1, 2022 | Cakes, Pâtisserie
I absolutely love black cherries. They are a perfect combination with almond in these dainty financiers. I love this recipe because, not only is it easy, it uses up the copius amount of egg whites I always seem to have leftover! Black cherry financiers Very easy and...
by Shirley | Apr 7, 2022 | Cakes
This is a delicious memory from my childhood growing up in Southern Africa. It’s a light, buttery biscuit type cake filled with jam and a crumble like topping. I remember my mum serving it as a dessert or as a treat for afternoon tea or morning coffee. I have no...
by Shirley | Mar 7, 2022 | Bread
This is a deliciously indulgent, enriched brioche type bread. It takes about 12 hours elapsed time to make and is well worth the wait. It originates from the Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. The modern day popularity of the bread has resulted in many...
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