YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRL OUT OF ENGLAND, BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE ENGLAND OUT OF THE GIRL!
Marmalade and cheese are British classics. This Marmalade & Cheddar Toastie recipe is as satisfying to eat as it is easy to make. The key to its success is a strong cheddar cheese and a marmalade that can match the chosen cheddar’s punch. I tried a variety of cheeses when […]
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic in British cuisine and this Easy Sheperd’s Pie recipe could not get much easier. Whilst I am a firm believer in making things from scratch, Colman’s Shepherd’s Pie Mix is pretty hard to beat for ease and flavour. It offers the extreme savoury factor that […]
Pistachios are packed with vitamins and nutrients, making them a great nut choice and a wonderful excuse to make these cookies. Lemon Pistachio Bites are sweetened with only a small amount of sugar and the delicate combination of lemon and pistachios is irresistible. My husband likes them with a cake-like […]
Parsnips are one of my favourite root vegetables and this super easy Parsnip & Vanilla Soup recipe shows off their unique flavour. The addition of vanilla extract takes this soup to the next level – parsnips and vanilla we meant to be together, at least in this soup! My recipe […]
I love Cadbury Mini Eggs and I love brownies so with Easter just around the corner, a recipe for Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies seems perfect! My brownie recipe is gluten-free and a great way to add some oats into your diet…whilst eating brownies. 😊 Read more about Chocolate Easter Eggs. […]
A classic in British Indian cuisine, Mulligatawny Soup is relatively easy to make with flavours that will leave you wanting more. It is like a comforting chicken soup, enlivened with curry spices. Apple balances out the savoury and the soup is thickened with red lentils and fragrant basmati rice. Let’s […]
Whilst visiting Austria a few years ago, I was introduced to a confection called Bach Würfel, named after the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The word Würfel translates to “cube” in English. Though I adore Bach’s music, Gustav Mahler is the composer dearest to my heart, so I have created a […]
Tourière is a typically French Canadian dish, traditionally served on Christmas Eve however I always save this dish for New Year’s Eve. Cram-jammed with meat and fragrant spices like cinnamon and allspice, this hearty dish will not disappoint, especially on a winter’s night. Let’s get making Tourtière… Tips & Bits […]
In the town where I grew up, there is a bakery called The Dutch Bakery that makes almond horns and that is where I first fell in love with these cookies. Also known as Mandelhörnchen, these chewy, almondy chocolate-dipped delights are perfect for the holiday season. Let’s get making Almond […]
To me and millions of Brits, nothing says Christmas quite like a mince pie! Whilst I would gladly eat them all year round, they are saved for a Christmas tradition. They are a sweet and spice-filled tasty treat. You can buy pre-made mince pies quite easily these days but, in […]
Growing up, no Christmas was complete without mince pies. A fresh batch out of the oven could not be beaten…and yes, a mince pie was always consumed with a cup of tea! My mum would use Robertson’s mincemeat to fill pies but I love making my own and it is […]
Whenever I go into a chocolate shop and see slabs of chocolate with various toppings, my eyes light up. Not only does chocolate bark look beautiful but the topping ideas are endless. Below are a few last-minute bark varieties that I made for a festive celebration – cranberries, pecans, pumpkin […]
Welcome to Baking, Bits & Bobs. My name’s Susan and I love baking and all things British! I was born in England, moved to Canada as a child, and now live in the United States after marrying an American. This explains the three flags in the bunting of my logo!