Winter months and their associated festivities bring with them a desire to cosy up indoors with woollen jumpers and log fires, while our palates turn from light and fresh summer fare to rich and...
I recently had the pleasure of receiving the most amazing organic edible roses whose scent was nothing like that from a standard shop-bought rose, they were just divine! I couldn’t help but think that...
I always love to have some cookie recipes up my sleeve, something that can be made quickly for an edible gift, or when expecting guests for an afternoon cuppa. For this recipe, I adapted a...
With a flurry of engagements over Christmas and on Valentine’s Day, this time of year can often be one of the busiest for wedding planning. Amongst all the appointments and decisions, choosing your wedding...
February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day which calls for some romantic baking! Dark chocolate and raspberry are a match made in heaven…here we have spiced up the combination in a cupcake recipe with the...
Henrietta Inman is a Professional Patisserie graduate who perfected the art of classic patisserie in a number of award winning kitchens, including the Michelin-starred Lanesborough Hotel in London. A desire to open her own...
This seasonal spiced clementine cake has a lovely moist texture, and paired with the silky cranberry meringue buttercream, would make a lovely light alternative to traditionally heavier Christmas cakes and desserts. Decorated with pistachio...
Pumpkins and squash are synonymous with Autumn and October’s feast of Halloween. Here I have taken inspiration from my favourite winter salad of butternut squash, goats cheese and walnuts to create a twist on...
I have recently discovered the delights of homemade marshmallow. Far removed from the somewhat chewy shop-bought variety, these melt-in-your-mouth little pillows of sweetness carry a childhood nostalgia and sense of fun. The flavour possibilities...
The summer months are the perfect time for using fragrant wild elderflower which grows in abundance on the elder trees which line many of our footpaths and hedgerows. One of the most popular uses...
It’s hard not to be drawn to the prettiness and deliciousness of macarons! Bitesize sweet treats that can be made in a dazzling array of colours and flavours, they are the perfect gift or...
With the Irish rhubarb season now in full swing this cake is centred around a sweetly delicious rhubarb and rose petal jam. This has to be my all-time favourite jam and any leftover tastes...
Earl Grey Tea is a black tea blend flavoured with bergamot orange. Its citrusy aroma naturally lends itself to flavouring cakes and confectionary and it pairs well with floral accents such as lavender. I...
The sweetest moment of wedding planning? Choosing your wedding cake, of course. Though the only guest to have it’s own table deserves a lot more than just a moment of thought and effort. To...
I am a huge fan of bundt cake! With just a little baking and a drizzle of icing you can create a stunning cake that is perfect for a celebration. This dark chocolate bundt...
One of the biggest joys of baking is experimenting with new flavour combinations. Matcha is a Japanese green tea which is high in antioxidants and has recently been making an appearance in Irish shops...
This Pistachio and Honey Yoghurt Cake with Orange Blossom and Pomegranate is nutty, dense and incredibly moist while the fragrant orange blossom lifts the senses on dark January days. Made with spelt flour, pistachio...