Pumpkin Spice Mini Fudgers

Autumn and Halloween arrive in the Store

As soon as the first of September arrives, my thoughts turn to autumn, and my favourite holiday, Halloween. In the store today, we say goodbye to the Summer and BBQ themed Baker’s Dozens, and say hello to Autumn and Halloween themed sets.  We also have a new limited edition flavour – Pumpkin Spice! All cookies…

Chicken and Corn Chowder

For me, autumn is my favourite time of year. I love the changing colours, the crisp sunny mornings, hot chocolate, thick socks, bonfires, and comfort food. Gone are the salads and bright colours of summer. Autumnal food is pies, stews and soups. One of my favourite types of stew is a chowder. Packing it full…

Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake

Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake

Another year, and another birthday. I had adamantly said that I would not make my own cake like last year, but that went out the window when I spotted Tescos were selling Libby’s Pumpkin Purée. Previously, I have had to order this online and pay extortionately, but now it is much easier to explore my…

Thanksgiving Cookies

Earlier this week, I started work on a platter of Thanksgiving cookies as a surprise for my lovely friend Marguerite, who is not a native of these shores, but has moved to this sceptred isle from America. I am fairly sure that she gets homesick at times, so I wanted to make an effort to…