Today is a big day folks! Well, in fairness, every Wednesday is a big day for me. It’s my fav day because I get to shower a female chef with some love on my Woman Crush Wednesday series. But today is in fact the 75th episode and I am tickled pink! So to celebrate we need cake right? And who better than to show us a new recipe for a delicious cake than the incredible Peggy Porschen!? Yes her name will defo ring a bell to my London friends. Peggy has a fabulous and famous bakery here. But for the rest of you, buckle your seats, cuz Peggy’s cakes will rock your world Continue reading
Desserts
Recipe: Raisin Girl Oatmeal Cookies
Since it is November, and the weather in London is chilly and crisp, it seemed the perfect time for a cuppa and a cookie! So I thought I would share an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. I have shared several oatmeal cookie recipes, here and here. But purists will say those are not REAL oatmeal cookies. Well, they might say the same about these babies! Continue reading
Pumpkin Recipe Roundup!
My LOVE of all things pumpkin is well documented. I know I am not alone. I just read a blog post titled 20 Signs Your Pumpkin Addiction is Out of Control! It actually makes me look tame! In fact, while I have posted pumpkin recipes on here before, this is the first time I have ever put all ten of my fav pumpkin recipes together on one post. My little Halloween treat for you! I don’t need to say much else, because, well, I just want to gaze at the photos and drool! And I hope your taste buds get tantalized too! Continue reading
Recipe: Healthy & Free Pumpkin Cookies
For all those dreading Halloween because of the deliciously naughty temptations, I have a quick fix. However, you may like it so much that this recipe could be one for the long haul. It contains pumpkin, one of my all time favorite flavors! But this recipe is gluten free, dairy free and sugar free! It seems all my other pumpkin dessert recipes on here are naughty indeed! Thankfully this has redeemed me from myself! Continue reading
Recipe: Woman Crush Wednesday
Today is a very special day indeed! Not only is it the 71st Woman Crush Wednesday episode but it is also the 2nd birthday of this humble blog! As I shared on here way back when on the ABC of YDP, I am not a food photographer or stylist, but I am a chef with lots of LOVE to share. And that is why this WCW series is the perfect way to combine food and infatuation for some deserving females ruling the kitchens! Continue reading
Recipe: Woman Crush Wednesday
What a day here in London. It’s been pouring rain all day long! But that won’t dampen the Woman Crush Wednesday spirits. Because the 70th WCW honoree needs her day in the sun, even if I have to create it in my own kitchen. But that won’t be hard because today’s recipe is a shining star alright. Thanks to the gorgeous gourmet gal Jenna Zoe. Continue reading
Recipe: Monday Sunshine Lemon Lavender Loaf
As I have mentioned on here before, I am amused when I hear people complain about Mondays. I think they are great. Fresh start to the week and all. But it does help set things straight when you take some tasty homebaked treats to work to share with your coworkers. It brings a bit of sunshine into a grey day when folks are still wishing they were in their pjs. This treat, however, isn’t an ordinary one. It is a lemony loaf with a touch of lavender. You know that yummy smelling stuff in your bubblebath? Well, this is edible lavender. So you can eat this treat and feel like you’re still chilling in the weekend spa! Continue reading