YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRL OUT OF ENGLAND, BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE ENGLAND OUT OF THE GIRL!
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!