Category Archives: Gluten free

Birthday Carrot Cake

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

What sort of cake do you make for a little sis who’s sparkly, bubbly, funny, beautiful and well-travelled? And slightly mad?!!  (JK, sis, JK!) It had to be bright and bold. It had to be carrot cake, with deliciously decadent … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake (Oil-free, Gluten-free)

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

Carrot Cake (oil-free, gluten-free) I have been on the hunt for the perfect carrot cake recipe for about two years. No joke. Being a vegetarian, I feel it’s a duty to nail this one. But have you ever just felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Carrots, Cinnamon, Cupcakes, Fruit cake, Ginger, Gluten free, Icing, Large cakes, Sponge cake, Vegetarian, Walnuts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Ginger Biscuits

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

This is a blast from the past, isn’t it?  Everybody (in the UK, anyway), has fond memories of the ginger biscuit. “Oh my God.  This takes me back,” proclaimed D, mouthful of crumbs. “I love these.” I think about my … Continue reading →

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Apricot and Cinnamon Scones (Gluten Free)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

A quick word on blogging so far.  It’s a very enjoyable hobby.  I love sharing recipes and have been inspired by some of the work I see on FoodBuzz.  D and I particularly like faffing on (fannying on/messing on/messing around?), … Continue reading →

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Viennese Fingers (Gluten Free)

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

I am not usually much of a biscuit lover – too crumby or ‘cardboardy’, if you know what I mean?  I’m not saying I won’t eat them – the tin I took in to school for us to munch on … Continue reading →

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Mini Dark Chocolate Pies (Gluten Free)

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

As you can see, we had a lovely weekend.  Baking yesterday, footie today and tickets booked to see The Fall in Manchester.  Ooooh, as I typed ‘footie’, Middlesbrough scored which means D will NOT be happy.  Oh dear.  ”Wine, sweetie? … Continue reading →

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Savoury Muffins

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Over Christmas, the intention was to bake Piragi (savoury Latvian treats, like little pasties) but as things became more and more hectic, I took an executive decision not to make them and to test out a savoury muffin recipe instead. … Continue reading →

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Ultra Girly, Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Ultra Girly, Gluten Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting Anyone who knows me knows I am far from ultra girly, however, after the dentist, I felt a little low and blue.  The remedy?  PINK!  Luckily, the plan was for strawberry … Continue reading →

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Eggs in a Green Chilli-Coconut Sauce

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Well, this was the first weekend home after a first week back at work/school.  After a manic week and a very loud ‘music night’ last night (a few tequila slammers and a decision to only play female-based rock…), we decided … Continue reading →

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Banana and Walnut Gluten Free Cupcakes

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

These cupcakes don’t look as good as their gluten-based brothers and sisters, however, they are completely gorgeous.  They are incredibly moist, firm, nutty, fruity and decadent!  Not one person at work knew there wasn’t any gluten to be seen…  Sadly, … Continue reading →

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