The weather is getting colder, and I see the countdown to Christmas most definitely beginning. Which makes me think about what will be appearing as Christmas gifts for food lovers. And just how many disappointing things there might be out there. So here’s a few thoughts on things I really, really hope not to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'cupcakes'
Please don’t disappoint me this Christmas
September 21st, 2011 · No Comments · British favourites, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Naff presents
The Friday Five – One of the best bits about Christmas
November 12th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Baking, British favourites, Christmas foodie gifts, Cookbooks, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Kitsch cooking, Make your own
I love the part of Christmas where I get together all the recipe books and magazines, and set about creating the menus for the various meals and gatherings. Of course you don’t need too many Christmas cookbooks but then there are so many new temptations this year…here’s five to consider: * The Hairy Bikers’ 12 [...]
The Friday Five – Cupcakes, band wagons, new twists
September 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Baking, Cookbooks, Foodie gifts, Friday Five
It seems only right at the end of National Cupcake Week to feature cookbooks on the subject. I’ve tried to go beyond the obvious ones, as Hummingbird and Magnolia have been out for ages. So, some of these are not yet out but open for pre-order. You can tell the trend has been about for [...]
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Cupcakes for every week, not just National Cupcake Week
September 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Baking, Christmas foodie gifts, Courses, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Kitchenwares, Kitsch cooking, Make your own, Naff presents, Places to shop online, Sweet treats
Cupcakes must be coming to the end of their shelf life, as they now have their own national week. There was a competition to find the best cupcakes in the UK, with David Bennett of the Sunshine Bakery in Chapel Allerton winning the title with his Banana & Mango cupcake. Sounds delicious, although I’m very [...]
Last minute gifts for foodies this Christmas
December 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Beer & Lager, Bread, Christmas foodie gifts, Courses, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Ingredients, Italian food, Kitchenwares, Picnics, Places to shop online, Savoury gifts, Spanish food, Sweet treats
You’ve been making a list, checking it twice, you’ve worked out what’s naughty and what’s nice. And now you’re having a sudden panic as you’ve counted up the presents and you’ve forgotten someone! If it’s a foodie gift you’ve forgotten, then never fear! Here’s some last minute suggestions you can still order in, so no [...]
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November in review – all about the Christmas prep
December 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Alcohol free drinks, Baking, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Foodie things to do, Kitsch cooking, Naff presents, Places to shop online
Another month gone, and we’re getting so close to Christmas now. After last month’s obsession with unusual foodstuffs like the Gummi Bear, this month has swung into full on gift searching, but at a more general level. And then the usual array of odd searches that cause me amazement, bewilderment and the odd giggle or [...]
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The Friday Five – Baking Time!
October 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Baking, Bread, Cookbooks, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Kitsch cooking, Sweet treats
I have to say that I have fallen well short of baking time during National Baking Week so far this week! Writing about it has been about as far as I have got! That, and reading about stuff I could be baking, so it only seems right that this week’s Friday Five should all be [...]
Sara Lee feel the return of baking?
September 6th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Baking, British favourites, Cookbooks, Foodie gadgets, Foodie gifts, Ingredients, Kitchenwares, Kitsch cooking, Sweet treats
According to Channel 4′s food blog, Sara Lee have reported a 22% drop in their international bakery sales. They blame people switching to own brand versions, but perhaps from their headquarters in Wisconsin they can’t see what’s going on here. We’re all baking again. Call it nostalgia or a need for comfort, but I see [...]
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