A Quiche to Fall in Love With
We didn’t know it at the time, but it turned out to be very appropriate that my daughter and I chose to use a heart-shaped tin to make this […]
Author Archives: Vanessa
Summer Party Cake
If you’re looking for an easy but impressive cake to make for a summer party, then I’m your gal. Or I should say, Paul Hollywood is your man, as this […]
Eric Hamden’s Red Wine Apple Pie
Seventeen-year-old squire, Eric Hamden, is certainly a looker, but he has to prove himself if he’s ever going to get anyone to notice him for more than sharpening blades and […]
Pina Colada Cakes
Love cocktails? Love cake? Why not make cocktail cakes? I created this recipe for Pina Colada cakes, and now that I’ve got the base idea I’m thinking of trying it […]
Mini Pork Pies
Pork pies are traditional British fare. I’m not sure how well known they are outside of the UK, so for those who don’t know, they are not a saucy pie, […]
Wonton Soup
I do love a bowl of Asian soup, in its many forms, in fact it’s one of my favourite meals – I’ve had many kinds, in many places, and really […]
Sopapillas
Several days ago I posted a recipe for Conchas (Mexican sweet bread rolls). My blogging author friend Lorinda Taylor asked in the comments if I had ever made Sopapillas, and […]
Conchas – Mexican Sweet Bread Shell Rolls
After returning from a recent trip to Mexico, Sue Slaght from Travel Tales of Life, one of my fave bloggers, got us to play a little game. She posted 10 […]
Valentine Dog Biscuits
Doesn’t the special pooch in your life deserve a tasty gift, handmade with love, this Valentine’s Day? I don’t actually have a dog myself, but I wasn’t going to let […]
Chocolate Nessies
I came up with a slightly different way of making brownies. I was so pleased with them, I named them after me (is that wrong?). The texture is soft and […]
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