baking

A Seasonal Cake Recipe That Uses Fresh Spring Flavors and Ingredients – Guest post by Sydney Winkler

Here’s a recipe for those of you in the US looking for seasonal recipes. The springtime is a great time to start baking delicious treats for friends, family, and even yourself. If you are searching for a great treat to serve at your next dinner party this spring, you need to look no further. StrawberryContinue reading “A Seasonal Cake Recipe That Uses Fresh Spring Flavors and Ingredients – Guest post by Sydney Winkler”

Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes

Many thanks to Holly for this latest recipe. You can find others by clicking here. …………………………………………………………………………… In this season one of my favourite things to eat is rhubarb, specifically the forced rhubarb that comes in a fantastic bright pink shade. The tender pink stems and sharp flavour are delicious and I think rhubarb is wonderfulContinue reading “Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes”

The Best Eco-Friendly Kitchen Ideas for Every Home – Guest post by Diana Smith

Traditionally, the kitchen has been a place which creates loads of waste, with power-hungry, buzzing, baking and cooling appliances amping up your electricity bills. Add the under-sink chemical department with products marked ‘toxic’ and ‘corrosive’ and the picture you get is not very ‘green’ by any standard. Luckily, the times have changed. Now you canContinue reading “The Best Eco-Friendly Kitchen Ideas for Every Home – Guest post by Diana Smith”

Chestnut and clementine cake with chocolate orange icing

Big thanks again to Holly for putting together this delicious recipe. Apologies that we didn’t have one for you in December but we figured you would have plenty of recipes on the go anyway! To find more of Holly’s seasonal recipes click here. ………………………………………………. Happy New Year and what better way to start the newContinue reading “Chestnut and clementine cake with chocolate orange icing”

Courgette and Cheddar Scones

July’s recipe from Thinkingcountry’s resident seasonal recipe writer, Holly Betts, is for these delicious savoury scones. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. July is in full swing and this month the recipe includes that most plentiful of veggies, the lovely courgette. Once the plant gets going the best thing is to pick the courgettes when they are small. It isContinue reading “Courgette and Cheddar Scones”