I'll admit that I just can’t walk past the baking section at the supermarket without having a quick look at the cupcake liners that are on offer. I love these pretty little pieces of paper that make baking so much easier! I use cupcake liners when I am making cupcakes or muffins because they are not only fast to pop into the baking trays - but they also make clean up afterwards a breeze. The less cleaning the better I say! As well as being convenient cupcake liners also add that something … [Read more...]
Apple, Cinnamon & Sultana Scones
What is it with scones in the winter time? When it is cold and wet outside my craving for scones kicks in! It might be because when I was a kid my mum used to make up a batch of scones for afternoon tea on a wet winter’s day! Winter and scones just seemed to be made for each other. Nothing has changed much for me in that respect. I usually make the most of the cold weather and will often whip up a batch of scones to have for a tasty snack. Lately I have been indulging my love of … [Read more...]
Using Molasses To Make Brown Sugar
Learn how quick and easy it is to make brown sugar at home using only white sugar and molasses. You’ll never need to buy brown sugar again! When you are cooking, one of the most useful things to know would have to be when it is possible to use a substitute ingredient if you have run out of something. It always happens when you are in a hurry, you are all set to whip up a quick meal or make a batch of your favourite treats and then you suddenly realise that you have run out of one of the key … [Read more...]