gingerbread cut-out cookies

Gingerbread Cut-out Cookies

It is the season for office parties. My husband’s office had one earlier this week, with each person bringing a contribution to the table. I was busy baking all my Christmas gifts (watch this space!) so a few more items was no trouble. This recipe is easy to whip up, and it is a very…

pumpkin pie fudge

Pumpkin Pie Fudge

October is one of my favourite months. Not only does it signal the return of The Walking Dead, but also Halloween. It is also the time when the recipes I work on invariably have one thing in common – pumpkin. I am a big fan of pumpkin and have several recipes on here involving this…

Oat and Raisin Cookies

Oat and Raisin Cookies

I love a good oat and raisin cookie, but I am very particular. It HAS to be spiced just right, it HAS to be thick and chewy, and the raisins HAVE to be moist. I think this recipe ticks all the boxes. There is a subtle hint of richness from the cinnamon and the little…

Carrot Cake Cupcake

I made these a few weeks ago, but have been busy with other things. These carrot cake cupcakes were made as a gift, as a surprise for friends that had been travelling. I love carrot cake. It has to be moist, and the spice level has to be just right, and for me, these are…

Banana, Oat & Raisin Muffins

While packing my lunch bag for me, dear half found some overly ripe bananas and was about to throw them away when I stopped him. I like bananas when they are very ripe, but even for me, these were too ripe to eat for lunch. They are, however, perfect for banana muffins. Throw in some…

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie

The second item I took to the charity bake sale at work yesterday was some Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies. Starting with my favourite chocolate chip recipe, they were made more special by the addition of a rolo pushed into the centre of the cookie dough balls. As they bake, the rolo spreads into a…