I am fully aware of the dangers of too much sugar! However a little now and again in a delicious piece of cake is fine. With all the baking I’ve been doing I have found out how easy it is to get addicted to sugar! I still want my treats though so after some research…
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Vegan
These days more and more people are going vegan, some for ethical reasons, believing that all creatures have a right to life and freedom. Some people go vegan for health reasons. I have definitely enjoyed experimenting with vegan baking as I read somewhere we can break the rules of traditional baking in looking for alternative…
Gluten Free
Gluten is a storage protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It gives dough its elasticity, giving bread its classic chewy, soft texture. Gluten Free baking has been very popular for a while and is becoming even more so. It is vital for people with celiac disease and people are generally finding they are getting…
It’s all about the flavour with Forest Bake!
Presentation definitely counts, first impressions they say, it what gets you through the door but what gets you coming back for more? It’s the taste and that’s what’s so important to me when I make a cake. Ever since I started baking I have always experimented with flavours and I’ve learned so much from other…
Summer Berry Honey and Almond Cakes
Ingredients 125g unsalted butter 25g plain flour 125g ground almonds 100g honey 125g summer berries 3 egg whites Zest of 1 lemon Heat oven to 190 in fan or 170 or gas mark 5 Melt butter in pan, increasing heat until it starts to brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place ground almond,…
Less sugar and still delicious!
We all love our tasty sweet treats and can still enjoy them but with less sugar. Fresh fruit in cakes works a treat, try the recipe below, it’s Richard Hughes’ recipe which I came across in the Eastern Daily Press Norfolk. There is no harm in experimenting with your recipes by reducing the amount of…
Mental Health and Baking
Mental Health is very topical today for all sorts of reasons. I am absolutely no expert but as many of you know there is not one cure that fits all, it’s generally a combination of things whether it be alternative therapy or medicine or regular medication. Any improvement can take a very long time. No…