Just the usual stalwart boozers at the bar today, imaginary friends, weird cousins and an actual brother. But haven’t you brought lovely presents? Who wouldn’t like books and pencils? Or pens, they would be nice too. Or more books. Or … Continue reading
Some actual people have actual birthdays today. I’m not going to mention them because some people are private about these things, but said people can have free cake if they want to drop in for a cocktail this afternoon. Everyone … Continue reading
This afternoon’s cocktails are brought to you with a Hollywood theme, thanks to that piercing-eyed patissier Lyle, who has taken off his pinny for a couple of hours in order to rustle up some star-spangled cocktails and then give you … Continue reading
In the first of our Great Uborka BakeAlong posts, K reports that he made a sandwich cake, coffee and walnut. “Probably my best sponge to date – no sinkage. I used the “all in one” method in the stand mixer … Continue reading
Since not being able to run, I have taken up baking. Mainly on Fridays, but occasionally a cake or a batch of biscuits sneaks through on other days as well. It all started when I got Paul Hollywood’s How To … Continue reading