A borrowed oven and a summer frangipane
A broken oven, a borrowed kitchen, and a spontaneous decision to bake a summer frangipane.
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When the oven breaks…
A broken oven meant no baking, but it didn’t stop dessert. A small experiment with no-bake cheesecakes, made to fit little cups, simply because smaller felt cuter.
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The joy of Christmas cooking…
Christmas cooking is something I look forward to every year… unless everyone else gets there first. A slightly reluctant bake, a lot of eating, and one apple, walnut and poppy seed pie I was rather proud of.
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Away from London
Stepping away from London life, learning the café world, and noticing how a change of pace can quietly reshape everyday routines.
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Illustrated me… and a chocolate mousse for Vicki
A small moment of inspiration, thoughts about friendship, and a chocolate mousse made as a simple, thoughtful gesture.
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Busy busy lives, daydreaming and carrot cupcakes
Busy days, big dreams and the kind of sweet craving that calls for carrot cupcakes. A small pause in the middle of busy lives, with daydreaming baked in.
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The moment of Desperate Housewives
A birthday cake story involving cookies, cream, coconut and rum, with a simple no-bake recipe that’s hard to get wrong.
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Forget love: I would rather fall in chocolate
Forget love — sometimes falling into chocolate is the better option. A rich brownie baked for comfort, cravings, and pure enjoyment.
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Berry crumble cheesecake (…and my terrible train habit)
A berry crumble cheesecake with a side of confession — because baking often comes with stories attached.