GINGER CAKE WITH POACHED PEARS AND CARAMEL SAUCE

GINGER CAKE WITH POACHED PEARS AND CARAMEL SAUCE

Now, many people know Justin Gellatly for his doughnuts (I’ve used his recipe to make Paska and Rhubarb + Custard ones), but he makes something else just as good! Some may even say it’s better – I’m talking about his cracking ginger cake! Rich, moist, and very moreish. And if you pick up a copy of Justin Gellatly’s book Bread, Cake, Doughnut, Pudding you can … Read more

‘PUMPKIN’ S’MORE CUPCAKES – MADE WITH SWEET POTATO!

‘PUMPKIN’ S’MORE CUPCAKES – MADE WITH SWEET POTATO

Sweet potato s’more cupcakes | Hello Victoria One of the many things that is hard to find in the UK is pumpkin purée. Unlike in North America, where “pumpkin spice” is in practically everything come autumn (seriously – it’s insane), the UK doesn’t really do pumpkin desserts. Suuure, you can get a pumpkin spice latte now … Read more

RICHARD’S FAVOURITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Okay, it’s time for a really simple recipe. I’ve meant to post this for ages, but haven’t made them often enough, and keep forgetting to take a photo. These are one of Richard’s favourite things that I make – they’re a softer cookie (unlike the crisp biscuits that people tend to make here in the … Read more

HEALTHY JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE + CELERIAC SOUP: FEED YOUR GUT

HEALTHY JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE + CELERIAC SOUP: FEED YOUR GUT

Well, it’s finally November, and the weather here in southeast London certainly feels like it. We’ve got the old electric radiator out again, hot water bottles in the bed, and a duvet on the sofa for snuggling. If we only had a fireplace, I think we’d be quite cosy! But what this weather does for me is … Read more

NO-CHURN HONEYCOMB ICE CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE RIBBONS

NO-CHURN HONEYCOMB ICE CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE RIBBONS

One of my favourite things in the world is ice cream. Well, frozen desserts to be honest – if it’s anything frozen and dessert-like, I’m in. I remember the first time I went to Tickleberry’s in Okanagan Falls, BC and saw how many flavours they had (72!)… it was love at first sight. If you’re ever in the area, and … Read more

LAURA’S STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUMBLE PIE

LAURA’S STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUMBLE PIE

Do you have recipes that you associate with a specific person? I grew up with plenty of recipes we always called by the name of the person who introduced us to them – “Heather’s Dip”, “Grandma’s Ammonia Cookies”… or in this case Laura’s strawberry rhubarb pie. So-called because it was my sister-in-law who first discovered the recipe, and introduced … Read more

RHUBARB + CUSTARD DOUGHNUTS

RHUBARB + CUSTARD DOUGHNUTS

One of the best things about our allotment is that it has rhubarb. Richard and I both love rhubarb in all sorts of things – muffins, cakes, crumbles, pies… etc. (Although, we also love just plain ol’ stewed rhubarb with some yoghurt.) However, sometimes it feels like we almost have too much rhubarb (I know – it’s a thing!) and … Read more

FRESH GARDEN PEA + KALE PESTO PASTA

FRESH GARDEN PEA + KALE PESTO PASTA

Now, I think it’s pretty safe to assume that everyone likes pasta. (I mean, unless you’re celiac that is.) It’s always so warm and delicious… but often leaves me feeling a bit guilty. It’s not exactly healthy food, is it? So when I saw this recipe from Waitrose, it felt like the perfect marriage of guilty pasta … Read more

VEGAN VEGGIE MUFFINS

VEGAN VEGGIE MUFFINS

Is this a healthy muffin? Is there such a thing as a healthy muffin if it contains sugar? I mean sure, you can make all sorts of paleo “blah-blah-naturally-sweetened-with-bananas” type things… but those aren’t really muffins. Muffins are fluffy, and slightly sweet, with a delicious crusty top. They’re basically cupcakes without the frosting if we’re being honest with ourselves. They’re cupcakes … Read more

MAKING YOUR OWN SOURDOUGH STARTER

MAKING YOUR OWN SOURDOUGH STARTER

I recently had a conversation with someone about sourdough bread. It all started when I mentioned I was a baker. He told me that there was a bakery near him that sold sourdough, but he didn’t know what it was or what all the fuss was about. I was quite happy to explain as I love talking … Read more