Orange Chocolate Tea Cake

Jan 26, 2021

This is one of the best loaf cakes I’ve ever tasted, it’s flavourful and airy, it’s light and just the right amount of moist. When you take it out of…

Read More

Christmas Trifle

Dec 17, 2020

An airy and light cake that looks the part and tastes even better, this trifle brings together the perfect texture of sponge cake with the flavours of cardamom, orange flower…

Read More

Harlequin and A Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2018

My paternal Grandmother never cooked. I never saw her cooking, nor do I recall ever having tasted something cooked by her. And every time she offered to lend a hand…

Read More

Upside-Down Citrus Fruit Cake

Mar 01, 2018

If you’re looking for a great way to use up citrus fruits that you have lying around the house, especially if they’re a little past their prime, then look no…

Read More

Persimmon & Date Bundt Cake

Nov 24, 2017

You might have noticed persimmons lying around in crates at the market or supermarket everywhere this time of year. This delicious and creamy golden fruit is in season from October…

Read More

Raw Mango, Lime & Pistacchio Cake

Aug 03, 2016

Since I spend quite a bit of time in my kitchen on a daily basis, it’s only natural that my daughter has shared this time with me often, ever since she was…

Read More

Rhubarb & Meringue Delight

Jul 27, 2016

This cake plays on both childhood memories as well as a newer one. I distinctly remember an aunt of mine making something similar, with a buttery bottom layer, followed by…

Read More

Carrot Cake Revisited

Jun 02, 2016

To say I love carrot cake would be an understatement. It has become, since our very first encounter, not so long ago, one of my favourite cakes. However, I have…

Read More

A Festive Easter Menu

Apr 28, 2016

It’s that time of the year again, Easter is coming! Whether you’re celebrating with friends or family, I’ve put together a festive menu that is a crowd pleaser and that’s…

Read More